Taira no Shigehira

MedievalGeneralJapan1158 — 1185

Taira commander who burned Nara, captured and executed.

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Quick Facts

Born

1158

Died

1185

Country

Japan

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)42

Legacy (20%)33

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score41.6

Taira no Shigehira — Complete Timeline

1180 AD

Burning of NaraWar◆ Major

Taira no Shigehira commanded the Taira forces that attacked Nara, burning the temples of T

DestructionNaraCultural Loss

Impact: nationaldestructive

1184 AD

Battle of Ichi-no-TaniWar◆ Major

Shigehira commanded the Taira defense at the Battle of Ichi-no-Tani in Settsu Province. He was captured by Minamoto forces after the fortress fell, marking a major defeat for the Taira clan.

BattleDefeatCapture

Impact: regionaltragic

1185 AD

Execution by the MinamotoPolitical Action◆ Major

After being held captive for months, Taira no Shigehira was executed by the Minamoto clan at the request of the monks of Nara. His death served as retribution for the burning of Nara and symbolized the Taira clan's downfall.

ExecutionRetributionGenpei War

Impact: nationaltragic