Hashiba Hideyoshi Makes Himeji Castle His Base - Sengoku Shogun Map
What happened in the 1580 Hashiba Hideyoshi Makes Himeji Castle His Base: the background, how it unfolded, its outcome, and the sources behind each point.
1580 姫路城
After pacifying Harima, Hashiba Hideyoshi received Himeji Castle from Kuroda Yoshitaka, rebuilt it, and made it the base for campaigns into Tajima, Inaba, and Bitchū.
Major events
- 1577: Hideyoshi is sent to Harima for the western campaign — Hashiba Hideyoshi was sent into Harima for the western campaign against the Mori. Fighting with Miki castle and the other Harima strongholds followed.
- 1580: Hashiba Hideyoshi Makes Himeji Castle His Base — After pacifying Harima, Hashiba Hideyoshi received Himeji Castle from Kuroda Yoshitaka, rebuilt it, and made it the base for campaigns into Tajima, Inaba, and Bitchū.
- 1581: A three-tier keep rises at Himeji — Hideyoshi raised a three-tier keep at Himeji. The castle was put in order as the base for the western campaign; Ikeda Terumasa would later rebuild it into the form standing today.