Takeda Shingen

ModernGeneralJapan1521 — 1573

The Tiger of Kai, renowned Sengoku period daimyo.

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Quick Facts

Born

1521

Died

1573

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)59

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)55

Leadership (15%)70

Strategy (15%)70

Total Score61.8

Takeda Shingen — Complete Timeline

1547 AD

Promulgation of the Kōshū Hatto (Law Code of Kai Province)Reform◆ Major

Takeda Shingen issued the K

Legal CodeGovernanceKai Province

Impact: regionalconstructive

1550 AD

Construction of the Kōfu CastleOther

Takeda Shingen ordered the construction of K

CastleFortificationAdministration

Impact: regionalconstructive

1561 AD

Battle of Kawanakajima (Fourth)War◆ Major

Takeda Shingen fought his most famous battle against Uesugi Kenshin at the fourth Battle of Kawanakajima. The battle was a bloody stalemate with heavy losses on both sides. It cemented the rivalry between the two daimyo and is one of the most celebrated battles of the Sengoku period.

BattleRivalrySengoku Period

Impact: regional

1568 AD

Invasion of Suruga ProvinceWar◆ Major

Takeda Shingen invaded Suruga Province, the domain of his former ally Imagawa Yoshimoto. This expansionist move broke the longstanding alliance between the Takeda and Imagawa clans. It significantly increased Takeda territory and access to the sea, but also created new enemies.

InvasionExpansionAlliance Broken

Impact: regional

1573 AD

Battle of MikatagaharaWar◆ Major

Takeda Shingen defeated Tokugawa Ieyasu's forces at the Battle of Mikatagahara in Totomi Province. Shingen's superior cavalry tactics routed Ieyasu's army, forcing Ieyasu to flee. This victory brought Shingen close to the Tokugawa heartland and threatened the Oda-Tokugawa alliance.

BattleCavalryTokugawa Ieyasu

Impact: regional