The Heian Period By Daniel Bailey and Sean De Munk

Overview

The Heian Period started from 794 AD to 1185 AD.

This period was named after the capital city of Heian-Kyo or now known

as Kyoto the Capital of Peace and Tranquillity.

What was life like in the imperial court?

• The court enjoyed a long period of peace and strong political power.

• One of the most influential groups of this period was the aristocratic (a class of persons holding exceptional rank and privileges) Fujiwara family

What was special about the Fujiwara Family?.

• The Fujiwara family were successful by dominating the royal family by marrying female members of the emperors

• Ruling for about 400 years with their offspring’s when they assumed the throne.

• By doing this they could control the political area by being the most important family.

• . Fujiwara courtiers (people who attended the emperor’s court and other royal personage) so Fujiwara courtiers encouraged an aura of sophistication and sensitivity in all of their activities.

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