# Heiji Rebellion (1159)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/1159-heiji-rebellion
Location: Japan
Categories: battle

A renewed court conflict brought fighting between factions supported by Minamoto and Taira forces. Taira no Kiyomori emerged dominant after the defeat of Minamoto no Yoshitomo. Surviving Minamoto heirs would later challenge Taira power.

Ruler at the time: [Heian period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/heian-period)

## Sources
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heiji_rebellion)