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Updated: June 16, 2025
The destruction of these powerful sectaries was, therefore, one of the great purposes of his life. Nobunaga had other reasons than these for destroying the power of the bonzes. During the long period of the Ashikagas these cunning ecclesiastics had risen to great power. Their monasteries had become fortresses, with moats and strong stone walls.
In return he was himself deposed, and a new emperor, whom the usurper could control, was raised to the vacant throne. For three years only had the mikado remained supreme. Then for a long period the Ashikagas held the reins of power, and a tyranny like that of the Hojo existed in the land. In all its history only one serious effort has been made to conquer the empire of Japan.
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