# Minamoto no Yoritomo - Warrior leader; shōgun from 1192

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/minamoto-no-yoritomo
Reign: 1185 – 1199
Dynasty: Minamoto clan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minamoto_no_Yoritomo

Yoritomo developed a military government at Kamakura and received the shōgun title in 1192. His brother Yoshitsune commanded the Minamoto victory at Dan-no-ura.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Emperor Go-Toba](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-go-toba)
- Succeeded by: [Kamakura period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/kamakura-period)

## 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)