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Temmu

emperor of Japan
Also known as: Oama
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Emperor Temmu was the 40th emperor of Japan, reigning from 673 to 686 CE. He came to power after a succession dispute and focused on strengthening the imperial government. Temmu elevated the status of the Shintō shrine at Ise to bolster the dynasty's legitimacy. He also promoted Buddhism throughout the country as a means to protect and strengthen the state. Additionally, he commissioned the compilation of official histories to enhance national prestige and codified the Taika reforms into the Asuka Kiyomihara Code, which established the ritsuryō political structure. His reign followed that of his brother, Emperor Tenji, who had implemented reforms based on the Chinese model to centralize power.12

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