# Nara period - Historical context — selected ruler coverage

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/nara-period
Reign: 710 – 794
Dynasty: Historical periods
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nara_period

A permanent capital supported court administration, historical writing and major Buddhist institutions.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Empress Genmei](https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-genmei)
- Succeeded by: [Empress Genshō](https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-gensho)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 710 - [Nara becomes the capital](https://history-japan.com/timeline/710-nara-becomes-the-capital)
- 712 - [Kojiki is presented to the court](https://history-japan.com/timeline/712-kojiki-is-presented-to-the-court)
- 720 - [Nihon Shoki is completed](https://history-japan.com/timeline/720-nihon-shoki-is-completed)
- 752 - [Great Buddha of Tōdai-ji is dedicated](https://history-japan.com/timeline/752-great-buddha-of-todai-ji-is-dedicated)
- 794 - [The capital moves to Heian-kyō](https://history-japan.com/timeline/794-the-capital-moves-to-heian-kyo)