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M172 - Samouraï

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EK Castings M172 - Samourai, XIIc
 
 

Genpei war (1180-1185) Got its name from the combination of characters, denoting the Minamoto and Taira. Competition for power between Minamoto and Taira was extremely cruel. Both ancient clan descended from the imperial dynasties were powerful enough. Representatives of the Taira clan had close ties with the imperial court and were known as brave warriors, talented artists and writers. Their opponents from the Minamoto family were uncouth louts. Both clans despised each other. Representatives of the third force were monks (Shohei) who fought for the Taira, the Minamoto for. After years of war and violent fights with varying degrees of success, in the Gulf of Dannoura naval battle occurred in which the Taira were finally defeated. Just a few years there was a struggle for power in the Minamoto family. Finally, in 1192 Minamoto Yoritomo was proclaimed shogun and began to form a new authority - the military government. His residence he chose the city of Kamakura.
At the beginning of the 13th century power passed to the Hojo clan, who ruled the country for several decades, relatively peaceful up until the Mongol Kublai Khan had not invaded Japan. Both intrusion attempts, in 1274 and v1281 years. They reflected courageous and determined action of the samurai. During the second invasion broke out a violent storm, dubbed "kamikaze" ( "divine wind"), which destroyed the Mongol fleet.

Commanders and noble samurai often adorned their helmets gilded horns - kuvagata.