Battle of Nagara-gawa, Historical battle in Japan
The Battle of Nagara-gawa was a confluent conflict fought in the late Heian period.
It took place in 1183 and was part of the Genpei War, marking the struggle for control between the Taira and Minamoto clans.
The battle is known for its depiction in the Heike Monogatari, an epic account of the Genpei War.
The main Wikipedia page for this battle is found at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Nagara-gawa.
This battle featured a renowned duel between two samurai warriors on horseback in the river.
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