# Emperor Antoku - Emperor (Taira-supported court)

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-antoku
Reign: 1180 – 1185
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Antoku

The child emperor Antoku died at Dan-no-ura. From 1183 his court competed with that of Go-Toba in Kyoto.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Taira no Kiyomori](https://history-japan.com/rulers/taira-no-kiyomori)
- Succeeded by: [Emperor Go-Toba](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-go-toba)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1180 - [Genpei War begins](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1180-genpei-war-begins)
- 1185 - [Battle of Dan-no-ura ends Taira resistance](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1185-battle-of-dan-no-ura-ends-taira-resistance)