# Muromachi period - Historical context — selected ruler coverage

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/muromachi-period
Reign: 1336 – 1467
Dynasty: Historical periods
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muromachi_period

Ashikaga government and rival imperial courts shaped an increasingly decentralized political order.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Kenmu Restoration period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/kenmu-restoration-period)
- Succeeded by: [Ashikaga Takauji](https://history-japan.com/rulers/ashikaga-takauji)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1336 - [Northern and Southern Courts divide](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1336-northern-and-southern-courts-divide)
- 1338 - [Ashikaga Takauji becomes shōgun](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1338-ashikaga-takauji-becomes-shogun)
- 1392 - [The imperial courts reunite](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1392-the-imperial-courts-reunite)
- 1467 - [Ōnin War begins](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1467-onin-war-begins)