Heian Period 794–1185 (jan 1, 794 – jan 1, 1185)
Description:
• Period name ‘Heian’ means peace and tranquillity• Emperors controlled the government
• Emperor Kammu established the new capital at Kyoto
• Significant influence from China, including Buddhism, Daoism and Confucianism
• Period of great art, poetry and other forms of literature
• Rise of the warrior class (including samurai)
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Date:
jan 1, 794
jan 1, 1185
~ 391 years