Eventos
Nara Period begins; capital moves to Heijō-kyōKojiki completedYōrō code (updated Taihō) adopted to complete Ritsuryō System of lawHeian Period Begins
Capital moves to Heian-kyōKana script becomes distinct from KanjiEmperor Saga ascends throneEmperor Seiwa ascends throne; Fujiwara clan gain powerTale of Genji completedEmperor Go-Sanjō ascends the throne;
Dominance of Fujiwara clan endsHōgen Rebellion marks rise of the samurai classHeiji Rebellion ends; Taira clan
gains government controlEnd of Genpei war;
Defeat of Taira clan;
Kamakura period begins;
Minamoto clan establishes
the Kamakura BakufuJoei Shimoku code of ethics adopted
(women still have property rights)Jokyu war (Imperial family
attempts to regain control)Nanbokuchō period begins
(Imperial court divided);
Major changes in land inheritance,
lowering status of women in military class.
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