# Heian period - Historical context — selected ruler coverage

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/heian-period
Reign: 794 – 1185
Dynasty: Historical periods
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heian_period

Court culture flourished while aristocratic estates and warrior power expanded.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Emperor Kanmu](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-kanmu)
- Succeeded by: [Fujiwara no Michinaga](https://history-japan.com/rulers/fujiwara-no-michinaga)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 794 - [The capital moves to Heian-kyō](https://history-japan.com/timeline/794-the-capital-moves-to-heian-kyo)
- 1008 - [The Tale of Genji circulates at court](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1008-the-tale-of-genji-circulates-at-court)
- 1016 - [Michinaga becomes regent](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1016-michinaga-becomes-regent)
- 1156 - [Hōgen Rebellion](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1156-hogen-rebellion)
- 1159 - [Heiji Rebellion](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1159-heiji-rebellion)
- 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)