Historical Events on this Day in History
Emperor Kammu (桓武天皇, Kanmu-tennō?) (737–806) was the 50th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 781 through 806.
Emperor Kammu (桓武天皇, Kanmu-tennō?) (737–806) was the 50th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 781 through 806.During his reign, from 781 to 806, the Capital of Japan was moved from Nara (Heijō-kyō) -- first to Nagaoka (Nagaoka-kyō in 784, where the palace was named Nagaoka no Miya), and then to Heian-kyō in 794, where the palace was named Heian no Miya.[6] This marks the beginning of the Heian era in Japanese history.
Kammu was an active emperor who attempted to consolidate government hierarchies and functioning.
Kammu appointed Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (758-811) to lead a military expedition against the Emishi.
Kammu was an active emperor who attempted to consolidate government hierarchies and functioning.
Kammu appointed Sakanoue no Tamuramaro (758-811) to lead a military expedition against the Emishi.
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