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The Life of Uesugi Kagetora, a Sengoku Warlord From Echigo - Why Did the Son of the Hojo Clan Fight for the Succession Within the Uesugi Clan?

In the Warring States period, if the head of a feudal lord's family suddenly died and there were multiple sons, a family feud was almost inevitable. "The second son is more capable than the eldest!" "No, the third son is more popular with the people and the soldiers!" In this way, a crisis would arise, involving even powerful vassals. The most famous example would be the Uesugi family. Uesugi Kenshin, who was hailed as a god of war, had two adop…
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In the Warring States period, if the head of a feudal lord's family suddenly died and there were multiple sons, a family feud was almost inevitable. "The second son is more capable than the eldest!" "No, the third son is more popular with the people and the soldiers!" In this way, a crisis would arise, involving even powerful vassals. The most famous example would be the Uesugi family. Uesugi Kenshin, who was hailed as a god of war, had two adop…

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BUSHOO!JAPAN(武将ジャパン) broke the news in on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
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