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202017 minPGdocumentary

Honno-ji

202017 minPGdocumentary

Oda Nobunaga faces betrayal by Akechi Mitsuhide during the pivotal Honno-ji Incident, while Hideyoshi lays siege to Bitchu-Takamatsu castle.

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Channel: The Shogunate

Honno-ji

2020• 17 minPG

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Oda Nobunaga faces betrayal by Akechi Mitsuhide during the pivotal Honno-ji Incident, while Hideyoshi lays siege to Bitchu-Takamatsu castle.

Synopsis

Oda Nobunaga, a prominent figure in Japan's unification during the late 16th century, faces betrayal from Akechi Mitsuhide in the pivotal Honno-ji Incident. As Nobunaga's power peaks, this treachery marks a significant turning point in Japanese history. Concurrently, Toyotomi Hideyoshi lays siege to Bitchu-Takamatsu castle, further shaping the political landscape of the era. The events surrounding Nobunaga's downfall and Hideyoshi's military maneuvers highlight the intense rivalries and shifting allegiances that characterized this tumultuous period.

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