# Genpei War begins (1180)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/1180-genpei-war-begins
Location: Japan
Categories: battle

Resistance to Taira dominance widened into a war involving Minamoto leaders and many regional forces. The conflict was intertwined with imperial succession and control of provinces. It eventually displaced the Taira and established the basis for Kamakura government.

Ruler at the time: [Taira no Kiyomori](https://history-japan.com/rulers/taira-no-kiyomori)

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