Minamoto no Yukiie

Minamoto no Yukiie (???)(d. 1186) was the brother of Minamoto no Yoshitomo, and one of the commanders of the Minamoto forces in the Genpei War.

Related Topics:
1186 - Minamoto no Yoshitomo - Minamoto - Genpei War

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In 1181, he was defeated at the Battle of Sunomata by Taira no Tomomori; he fled, and tried to take a stand by tearing up the bridge over the Yahagi-gawa, and forming a shield wall. His forces were defeated once more at this Battle of Yahagigawa, but the pursuit was called off when Tomomori fell ill.

Related Topics:
1181 - Battle of Sunomata - Taira no Tomomori - Battle of Yahagigawa

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For a time, Yukiie plotted with Minamoto no Yoshinaka against Yoritomo, the head of the clan. But when Yoshinaka suggested kidnapping the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa, Yukiie betrayed him, revealing his plan to Emperor Go-Shirakawa, who in turn revealed it to Yoritomo.

Related Topics:
Minamoto no Yoshinaka - Yoritomo - Emperor Go-Shirakawa

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