Kamakura Period 1185–1333 (jan 1, 1185 – jan 1, 1333)
Description:
• Beginning of military rule (bakufu) by the shogun• Minamoto clan established control and in 1192 Minamoto Yoritomo became shogun
• New capital at Kamakura where Minamoto clan was centred (Emperor remained at Kyoto)
• Japanese successfully defended the country against two invasion attempts by Mongol ruler Kublai Khan
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Date:
jan 1, 1185
jan 1, 1333
~ 148 years