jan 1, 1245 - Matasuuri Shogoro demands to be shogun

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-[Wa] In the middle of winter, Matasuuri Shogoro makes the unprecedented move of beginning a campaign. Catching his enemies off-guard, he reaches the capital in force and demands his recognition as shogun. Armed with his official title, Shogoro persuades many daimyo to ally themselves with him. He faces his last major resistance at the battle of Shido Plain. Although there are several years of campaigns after this, Wa is officially considered under the rule of the new shogun.

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