Oda Nobunaga - A ruler who was betrayed

Who is him?

He is a Japanese man who was active in the 16th century.

 

Lifetime

AD1534 - 0 years old

Born in what is now Nagoya as the eldest son of Nobuhide Oda.

 

AD1552 - 18 years old

Since his father passed away, he inherited the family estate.

At first, many people thought he was insane.

 

AD1558 - 24 years old

He killed his younger brother who had a rebellion.

 

AD1560 - 26 years old

After defeating Yoshimoto Imagawa, who had a great influence at that time, he became known.

 

AD1573 - 39 years old

When he entered Kyoto, Yoshiaki Ashikaga, the shogun called on various daimyo to attack him.

He also fought with a Buddhist armed organization called Ishiyama Honganji Temple, and many people died.

However, even though Ishiyama Honganji was a Buddhist organization, it had a lot of land, made a lot of profit, and tormented the people.

 

AD1575 - 41 years old

He used a large number of matchlock guns to defeat the Takeda cavalry, which was said to be the strongest at the time.

 

AD1579 - 45 years old

He built the first "Tenshu" (castle tower) in Japan at Azuchi Castle.

Its magnificent exterior and interior served as a symbol of power.

There is a legend that he gave guided tours to tourists visiting the castle.

 

AD1582 - 48 years old

While he was resting at Honnoji Temple in Kyoto, he was betrayed by his vassal, Akechi Mitsuhide. His whereabouts after that are unknown, and he is presumed to be dead.

At this time, his eldest son, Nobutada Oda, whom he handed over to the family headship, committed suicide.

Also, Azuchi Castle was burned out.