3 Minute History

160. The Siege of Osaka (1614-1615)


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The Siege of Osaka (1614-1615) was a significant event in Japanese history that marked the end of the Toyotomi clan's rule and solidified the Tokugawa shogunate's power. The conflict was a culmination of years of political and military tensions between the two factions, and it ultimately resulted in the death of the Toyotomi clan's leader, Toyotomi Hideyori.

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3 Minute HistoryBy Norm Lee