2. Minamoto family wins a civil war in Japan
The Minamoto warrior
family established itself as Japan's military and civil rulers after
defeating the Taira clan in the Gempei War (1180-1185). This defeat
marked the end of the 25-year Taira reign. The rise of the Minamoto
led to a Japanese warrior government called a shogunate in 1192,
and increased the power of Japan's hereditary warriors called samurai.
The Minamoto have governed effectively, which offers a chance for
national stability.
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