Shotoku taishi biography
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Prince Shotoku Taishi a.k.a Prince Umayado was one of the legendary regents of Japan. He ruled as a regent from 594 to 622 CE and is celebrated for reforming the Japanese government.
Additionally, he was also instrumental in spreading Buddhism in Japan.
Let us take a look at Prince Shotoku- The Legendary Regent of Japan.
1) Early life and ascension
Prince Shotoku was a member of the powerful Soga clan, which dominated Japanese politics at the time.
Shotoku taishi biography
His real name Umayado literally translates to ‘the prince of the stable door’. This alludes to the fact that he was born in front of a stable. He was born in 574 CE and was the second son of the short-reigned Emperor Yomei.
The Soga clan head Soga no Umako was behind the assassination of Emperor Sushun. And also defeated the allied Nakatomi and Mononobe clans.
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Ultimately crowning his own niece Suiko as empress. Umako then deemed the young crown Prince Shotoku as regent on behalf of his aunt. A position