Ishida Mitsunari

ModernGeneralJapan1560 — 1600

Commander of the Western Army at the Battle of Sekigahara.

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Quick Facts

Born

1560

Died

1600

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)40

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)54

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score50.7

Ishida Mitsunari — Complete Timeline

1600 AD

Battle of SekigaharaWar

Ishida Mitsunari commanded the Western Army at Sekigahara against Tokugawa Ieyasu. His forces were defeated due to defections and tactical errors, leading to the establishment of the Tokugawa shogunate.

Sengoku PeriodBattleWestern Army

Impact: nationaldestructive

Siege of Fushimi CastleWar◆ Major

Ishida Mitsunari besieged Fushimi Castle, held by Torii Mototada for Tokugawa Ieyasu. The castle fell after a fierce defense, but the siege delayed the Western Army's movements.

Sengoku PeriodSiegeFushimi

Impact: regionaldestructive

Execution of Ishida MitsunariOther◆ Major

After the Battle of Sekigahara, Ishida Mitsunari was captured by Tokugawa forces. He was executed by beheading in Kyoto, ending his role as a leading opponent of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Sengoku PeriodExecutionSekigahara

Impact: nationaltragic

Formation of the Western ArmyPolitical Action◆ Major

Ishida Mitsunari formed the Western Army, an alliance of daimyo opposed to Tokugawa Ieyasu. He gathered support from powerful clans like the Mori, Shimazu, and Ukita to challenge Tokugawa's dominance.

Sengoku PeriodAllianceWestern Army

Impact: national