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Siege of Kawagoe Castle

1545–1546 · 16th century · Also known as Battle of Kawagoe, Night Battle of Kawagoe

The Siege of Kawagoe Castle was a battle of Japan's Sengoku period in which the Later Hojo clan defended Kawagoe Castle in Musashi province against a large coalition of the Uesugi clans and the Ashikaga of Koga. In 1546 Hojo Ujiyasu relieved the castle with a surprise night attack that routed the besiegers. The victory made the Hojo the leading power in the Kanto.

Siege of Kawagoe Castle
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Later Hojo clan domain

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