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Battle of Ankokuji

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Date
  
1542

Result
  
Takeda victory

The Battle of Ankokuji (安国寺の戦い) was a battle during the Sengoku period (16th century) of Japan.

The battle of Ankokuji was a rather minor battle that took place after the fall of Fukuyo, in at which Takato Yoritsugu had surrendered to the Takeda forces. Following this, Itagaki Nobukata, a retainer under Takeda Shingen would personally finish off Yoritsugu at Ankokuji. Yoritsugu's younger brother, Yorimune however would be killed during this battle.

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Battle of Ankokuji Wikipedia