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Family crest of Tokugawa Hidetada

Sengoku figure

Tokugawa Hidetada

徳川秀忠


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1600

Month 9

Second Battle of Ueda

Tokugawa commander in chief
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Tokugawa Hidetada's army attacked Ueda Castle, defended by Sanada Masayuki and Nobushige, but failed to take it and was delayed on its westward march.

1601

Surrender and Destruction of Ueda Castle

Tokugawa commander in chief who took over Ueda Castle
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After Sekigahara, Sanada Masayuki and Nobushige surrendered Ueda Castle to the Tokugawa side, and the castle was dismantled.

1603

2/12

Tokugawa Ieyasu Becomes Shogun

Upheld Edo as heir to the shogunal house
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Tokugawa Ieyasu received appointment as seii taishōgun at Fushimi Castle, marking the establishment of the Edo shogunate.

1605

4/16

Tokugawa Hidetada Becomes Shogun

Became the second shogun
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At Fushimi Castle, Tokugawa Ieyasu transferred the shogunate to Hidetada, demonstrating that the office would be inherited within the Tokugawa family.

1612

9/1

Christianity Is Banned in Shogunate Lands

Shogun
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The shogunate banned Christianity in territories under its direct control, advancing a religious policy that led to nationwide prohibition.

1615

5/8

Osaka Castle Falls and the Toyotomi House Ends

Shogun on the Tokugawa side
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Osaka Castle fell, and Toyotomi Hideyori and Yodo-dono died by suicide, bringing the main Toyotomi house to an end.

7/7

Laws for the Military Houses Are Promulgated

Shogun who promulgated it
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Tokugawa Hidetada assembled the daimyo at Fushimi Castle and promulgated the Laws for the Military Houses, setting principles for shogunate control over the daimyo.

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