Shōan

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645–650 Taika 686–686 Shuchō 704–708 Keiun Start date April 1299		650–654 Hakuchi 701–704 Taihō 708–715 Wadō

Shōan (正安) is an era in Japanese history. This era spanned the years from April 1299 through November 1302. Preceding it was the Einin era, and following it was the Kengen era. The reigning emperors were Go-Fushimi-tennō (後伏見天皇) and Go-Nijō-tennō (後二条天皇).

Change of era

1299 Shōan gannen (正安元年): The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Einin 7.

Events of the Shōan era

1301 (Shōan 3, 1st month): In the 5th year of Go-Fushimi-tennō 's reign (後伏見天皇5年), the emperor was forced to abdicate; and the succession (‘‘senso’’) was received by his cousin. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Go-Nijō is said to have acceded to the throne (‘‘sokui’’).

1301 (Shōan 3): Gokenho, a Buddhist text was printed.

1302 (Shōan 4): Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji mandala is said to have been completed.

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Shōan Wikipedia

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Events of the Shōan era

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