# Kamakura period - Historical context — selected ruler coverage

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/kamakura-period
Reign: 1185 – 1333
Dynasty: Historical periods
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamakura_period

Warrior government operated alongside the imperial court; Hōjō regents became dominant.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Minamoto no Yoritomo](https://history-japan.com/rulers/minamoto-no-yoritomo)
- Succeeded by: [Hōjō Yoshitoki](https://history-japan.com/rulers/hojo-yoshitoki)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1185 - [Battle of Dan-no-ura ends Taira resistance](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1185-battle-of-dan-no-ura-ends-taira-resistance)
- 1192 - [Yoritomo is appointed shōgun](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1192-yoritomo-is-appointed-shogun)
- 1221 - [Jōkyū War](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1221-jokyu-war)
- 1274 - [First Mongol invasion](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1274-first-mongol-invasion)
- 1281 - [Second Mongol invasion](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1281-second-mongol-invasion)
- 1333 - [Kamakura falls and the Kenmu Restoration begins](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1333-kamakura-falls-and-the-kenmu-restoration-begins)