# Battle of Sekigahara (1600)

URL: https://history-japan.com/timeline/1600-battle-of-sekigahara
Location: Japan
Categories: battle

Tokugawa Ieyasu’s coalition defeated forces associated with Ishida Mitsunari at Sekigahara on 21 October. The victory enabled Ieyasu to redistribute domains and consolidate power. It prepared the way for his appointment as shōgun in 1603.

Ruler at the time: [Tokugawa Ieyasu](https://history-japan.com/rulers/tokugawa-ieyasu)

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