Fujiwara Clan Timeline

Fujiwara no Kamatari leads a coup d'etat in Japan, removing the Soga clan from power.

The Fujiwara clan in Japan is founded by Fujiwara no Kamatari.

The Buddhist Kofukuji temple is established at Nara, main temple of the Japanese Fujiwara clan.

A rebellion led by the Fujiwara exile Hirotsugu is quashed by Emperor Shomu.

Fujiwara no Yoshifusa becomes the Fujiwara clan leader.

Fujiwara no Yoshifusa becomes the first Japanese regent not of royal blood.

Sugawara no Michizane (Tenjin) is made Minister of the Right. The Fujiwara leader Tokihira is made Minister of the Left.

Fujiwara no Michinaga becomes the Fujiwara clan leader in Japan.

The Buddhist temple site Byodo-in is founded in Japan by Fujiwara no Yorimichi.

Hogen Disturbance in Japan.

Heiji Disturbance in Japan.