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Uda was twenty-two years of age when he received the sceptre, but recognizing that he owed his elevation to Mototsune's influence and that his prospects of a peaceful reign depended upon retaining the Fujiwara's favour, his first act was to decree that the administration should be carried on wholly by the chancellor, the latter merely reporting to the Throne.
He succeeded to the throne as Emperor Uda on the death of his father, which occurred after a reign of two years. This event saw fresh extension of the Fujiwara's power.
In later times, memorial shrines were built in various places, and to this day he is fervently worshipped as the deity of calligraphy, so high was he elevated by the Fujiwara's attempt to drag him down. *Michizane was apotheosized under the name of Tenjin. He is known also as Kan Shojo, and Temmangu.
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