The Battle of Sekingahara: Tokugawa's Rise to Power and the End of the Sengoku Period

The Sengoku period in Japan was marked by political upheaval and warfare. Toyatomi Hideyoshi rose to power but could not become Shogun due to his origins. After his death, factions formed around his young son Hideyori, leading to a power struggle between Ishida Mitsunari and Tokugawa Ieyasu. The conflict culminated in the Battle of Sekigahara, where Tokugawa's strategic prowess and the defection of key allies led to his victory. This battle ended the Sengoku period, establishing the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan for 250 years, bringing peace and stability.

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