During this period, a religious sect centered around Mahavairocana and founded by Kukai came to prominence, and was known Shingon Buddhism. A major noble family in this period fell from power during the reign of Go-Sanjo, and was later defeated in the Hogen Rebellion. That family was the Fujiwara, who had controlled the emperors of this period as hereditary regents. Their successors, the Taira family, were defeated at Dan-no-Ura by Minamoto no Yoritomo, leading to the foundation of the first shogunate. It is named after
During this period, a religious sect centered around Mahavairocana and founded by Kukai came to prominence, and was known Shingon Buddhism. A major noble family in this period fell from power during the reign of Go-Sanjo, and was later defeated in the Hogen Rebellion. That family was the Fujiwara, who had controlled the emperors of this period as hereditary regents. Their successors, the Taira family, were defeated at Dan-no-Ura by Minamoto no Yoritomo, leading to the foundation of the first shogunate. It is named after its capital at modern-day Kyoto. For 10 points, name this early period of Japanese history.
During this period, a religious sect centered around Mahavairocana and founded by Kukai came to prominence, and was known Shingon Buddhism.
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