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On the death of Empress Shotoku of Japan, the powerful Fujiwara family banishes from the capital her favorite, Donyo, who has attempted to have himself proclaimed emperor. The Fujiwaras place Emperor Konnin on the throne, considerably lessening the influence of the wealthy and powerful Buddhist establishment on the politics of Japan. The Fujiwaras remain a major force in Japanese government until the mid twelfth century.
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