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Siege of Uehara 1541

Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.

Key facts

Year1541Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationJapanNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
Coordinates36.0089, 138.1490Wikidata P625

About the battle

The siege of Uehara was the first of many steps taken by Takeda Shingen in his bid to seize control of Shinano Province. Uehara Castle had been controlled by Suwa Yorishige before it was taken by Shingen.

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Location

36.0089, 138.1490 · Japan

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