Decline of Heian Aristocracy Flashcards
Towards the end of the Heian Period, what were the two forms of regency?
The Fujiwara Clan and the Insei system
What as the Insei System
It was the semi-informal rule of ex-emperors, most of the time the ex-emperor(s) had some type of power over the newly assigned emperor. This was why the Fujiwara would contest against an early abdication of an emperor
What is the origin of the Insei System?
Emperor Go-Sanjo (1032-1073), first emperor in two centuries not hampered by close Fujiwara relatives
Taira (Heike) Clan
They were a clan close to commoners with little to no power, but due to political alliances due to their martial status, they became more powerful
Emperor Toba (1103-1156)
He expanded the military under the ex-emperors control. He facilitated the Rise of Taira no Tadanomori (father of Taira no Kiyomori) through making deals outside of the court
Which two clans were the major holders of Shoen
Minamoto and Taira
Why did the nobles relay so heavily on the shoen system?
By the late Heian period, nobles no longer received official stipends and without shōen were
unable to fulfill their public and private obligations
How was Go-Shirakawa able to dominate the Heian Courts?
He held vast amount of Shoen, meaning he held mass amount of wealth as shoen generate income privately or in a quasi public way through a proprietary province system, which allowed private control of provincial
tax revenues.
Who was the winner of the Hogen Disturbance?
Emperor Go-Shirawaka after Emperor Toba’s death
Main players in the Hogen Disturbance?
Emperor Go-Shirawaka, Fujiwara no Tadamachi, and Taira no Kiyomori vs Emperor Sutoku and Fujiwara no Tamenaga
What sets up the feud between the Minamoto and Taira clans?
The Heiji Disurbance
Had does Shoen connect to Warriors?
Warriors would be given land for their service in protecting other shoens and for their loyalty. Minamoto no Yoritomo to those who pled allegiance to them. It would also help with the raise of warrior clans like the Taira
