Emperor Nintoku

AncientEmperorJapan290 — 399

Built the largest kofun tomb in the world, Daisen Kofun.

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Quick Facts

Born

290

Died

399

Country

Japan

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)11

Political (20%)44

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)78

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score52.1

Emperor Nintoku — Complete Timeline

313 AD

Reign of Emperor NintokuPolitical Action

Emperor Nintoku's reign is traditionally dated from 313 to 399 AD and is considered a period of stability and prosperity for the Yamato state. He is credited with expanding agricultural infrastructure and consolidating the imperial line's authority.

StabilityYamato PeriodProsperity

Impact: nationalconstructive

330 AD

Promoted Agricultural DevelopmentReform

Emperor Nintoku is said to have ordered the construction of irrigation canals and rice paddies to boost agricultural output. These projects are recorded in the Nihon Shoki as having alleviated famine and strengthened the economic base of the Yamato court.

AgricultureInfrastructureEconomic Development

Impact: nationalconstructive

350 AD

Construction of Daisen KofunCultural◆ Major

Emperor Nintoku commissioned the construction of the Daisen Kofun in Sakai, Osaka, the largest keyhole-shaped burial mound in the world. The tomb measures 486 meters in length and is surrounded by three moats, reflecting the immense power and resources of the Yamato state.

ArchitectureKofun PeriodBurial Mound

Impact: globalconstructive