EPISODE · Oct 12, 2025
Kamakura Shogunate
from HistoryMaps Podcast
In this episode of the HistoryMaps Podcast, we delve into the rise and fall of Japan's first military government-the Kamakura shogunate (1185-1333). From Minamoto no Yoritomo's victory in the Genpei War to the dominance of the Hōjō regents, we trace the evolution of samurai rule, the Mongol invasions that tested Japan's defenses, and the political turmoil that brought the shogunate to an end. Along the way, we examine its governing institutions, key figures, and the intricate web of lineage that shaped medieval Japan's power structure.
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