Medieval era · 645 CE

Isshi incident

The Isshi incident (Japanese: 乙巳の変, Hepburn: Isshi no Hen) was a successful plot by Nakatomi no Kamatari (Fujiwara no Kamatari), Prince Naka no Ōe and others who conspired to eliminate the main branch of the Soga clan, beginning with the assassination of Soga no Iruka.

Isshi incident
Isshi incident · Gukei Sumiyoshi, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
When
645 CE
Where
Itabuki Palace
Era
Medieval

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