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Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

A famous Japanese handscroll painting depicting a historical event known as the Night Attack on the Sanjô Palace, which took place in 1159. It portrays the conflict between two rival samurai clans, the Taira and Minamoto.

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