Online dictionary of history and traditions in Japan: Rebellion of Fujiwara no Hirotsugu

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Rebellion of Fujiwara no Hirotsugu

藤原広嗣の乱
alternative words: Revolt of Fujiwara no Hirotsugu, Fujiwara no Hirotsugu no ran
keywords: war
related topics: Nara period , Fujiwara family , Dazaifu , Emperor Shomu
related web sites: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~sg2h-ymst/hirotugu.html
explanation: The biggest revolt of Nara period, provoked in 740 by Fujiwara no Hirotsugu, the head of Shikike, a sub branch of Fujiwara family. Unhappy with the degradation of his post from the governor of Yamato province near capital to the vice governor of Dazaifu (Shoni), he revolted by gathering troops of 10,000 men in Kyushu region, while Yamato court sent 17,000 men directed by Ono no Azumahito. Hirotsugu was defeated due to many defections. He was captured while trying to flee to Korea and executed.