# Battle of Dan-no-ura ends Taira resistance (1185)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/1185-battle-of-dan-no-ura-ends-taira-resistance
Location: Japan
Categories: battle

Minamoto forces commanded by Yoshitsune defeated the Taira fleet at Dan-no-ura. Emperor Antoku died as the Taira court collapsed; Go-Toba had already been enthroned in Kyoto in 1183. Yoritomo consolidated military authority from Kamakura, but received the shōgun title only in 1192.

Ruler at the time: [Minamoto no Yoritomo](https://history-japan.com/rulers/minamoto-no-yoritomo)

## Sources
- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Dan-no-ura)