Heian period
Also known as Heian jidai, Heian era, Heian Culture, Heian Style, Heian Japan
last major division of classical Japanese history (794 to 1185), named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto
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The Heian period (794–1185) was the final era of classical Japanese history, named after its capital city Heian-kyō, which is known today as Kyōto. This period matters because it represents the last major chapter of classical Japan before the country transitioned to a new historical phase.
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LocationJapan Leaders Emperor Kanmu (781–806) Fujiwara no Yoshifusa (858–872) Fujiwara no Morozane (1075–1086) Emperor Antoku (1180-1185)
Key eventsFujiwara clan rule starts (858) Fujiwara clan overthrown (1068) Taira no Kiyomori seizes power (1156) Battle of Dan-no-ura (1185)