Battle of Uji

Overview

The First Battle of Uji , alternatively known as "Mochihitos Raising of an Army" in Japan is a battle which took place on June 20, 1180, following Prince Mochihito and Minamoto no Yorimasa's plan to raise an army to overthrow the Taira clan and the issuing of an edict urging the Minamoto clan, major temples, and shrines in the country to revolt.

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Significance

The Battle of Uji on June 27, 1180 was an early engagement of the Genpei War, pitting a Minamoto force of approximately 1,500 men under Minamoto no Yorimasa and Prince Mochihito against a Taira force recorded at 28,000 under Taira no Tomomori and Taira no Shigehira. The disparity in force sizes indicates the Minamoto side was severely outnumbered at this stage of the conflict, reflecting the relative weakness of the anti-Taira coalition in the war's opening phase.

Forces & casualties

Commanders (4)