Muromachi shogunate

Muromachi shogunate was a state in Japan (East Asia) that lasted from 1336 to 1573 CE, about 237 years. Its people spoke Japonic languages (Japanese, Ryukyuan).

The Ashikaga shoguns ruled from the Muromachi district of Kyoto. Under Yoshimitsu and Yoshimasa it produced Noh theater, the Golden and Silver Pavilions and Zen gardens, but after the Onin War of 1467 its authority collapsed.

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Facts

Dates: 1336 to 1573 CE
Duration: 237 years
Type: State
Region: Japan, East Asia
Language family: Japonic
Capital: Kyoto

Came from

Kenmu Restoration 1333 to 1336 CE

Became

Azuchi-Momoyama period 1568 to 1600 CE

Events in East Asia during its time

1405 Zheng He's first voyage
1446 Hangul proclaimed

Neighbours in East Asia

Ming dynasty 1368 to 1644 CE
Yuan dynasty 1271 to 1368 CE
Joseon 1392 to 1897 CE
Goryeo 918 to 1392 CE
Guge kingdom c. 967 to 1630 CE
Ryukyu Kingdom 1429 to 1879 CE
Portuguese Macau 1557 to 1999 CE
Phagmodrupa dynasty 1354 to 1618 CE
Sengoku period c. 1467 to 1600 CE
Sanzan kingdoms of Okinawa c. 1314 to 1429 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

Questions

When did Muromachi shogunate exist?

1336 to 1573 CE, about 237 years.

Where was Muromachi shogunate?

Japan, in East Asia. Its capital was Kyoto.

What language did Muromachi shogunate speak?

Japonic. This family includes Japanese, Ryukyuan.

What came before Muromachi shogunate?

Kenmu Restoration.

What came after Muromachi shogunate?

Azuchi-Momoyama period.