Kenmu Restoration

Kenmu Restoration was a state in Japan (East Asia) that lasted from 1333 to 1336 CE, about 3 years. Its people spoke Japonic languages (Japanese, Ryukyuan).

Emperor Go-Daigo's attempt to restore direct imperial rule, which collapsed when Ashikaga Takauji turned against him and split the court into northern and southern lines.

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Facts

Dates

1333 to 1336 CE

Duration

3 years

Type

State

Region

Japan, East Asia

Language family

Japonic

Capital

Kyoto

Came from

• Kamakura shogunate 1185 to 1333 CE

Became

• Muromachi shogunate 1336 to 1573 CE

Neighbours in East Asia

• Yuan dynasty 1271 to 1368 CE
• Goryeo 918 to 1392 CE
• Muromachi shogunate 1336 to 1573 CE
• Kamakura shogunate 1185 to 1333 CE
• Guge kingdom c. 967 to 1630 CE
• Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa c. 1314 to 1429 CE
• Sakya rule in Tibet 1264 to 1354 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

• Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
• Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
• Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
• Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
• Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
• Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
• Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
• Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe
• Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Middle East

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