Conflicts & Resolutions · Revolt

Eikyō Rebellion

1438–1439 · 15th century · Also known as Eikyo Rebellion

The Eikyō Rebellion was a revolt in 1438 and 1439 by Ashikaga Mochiuji, governor-general of the Kanto at Kamakura, against the shogun Ashikaga Yoshinori in Kyoto. Mochiuji had long defied the shogunate and fallen out with his deputy, Uesugi Norizane, who sided with the shogun. Defeated by shogunal and Uesugi forces, Mochiuji killed himself in 1439.

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