Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Attack on Takamatsu Castle
- When
- 1582
- Where
- Bitchu Province; Takamatsu Castle
- Episodes
- 2
In 1582, Toyotomi Hideyoshi besieged Takamatsu Castle in Bitchu Province on Oda Nobunaga's orders. The Mōri-held fortress was flooded and nearly fell before the Honnō-ji Incident forced a strategic withdrawal.
Episodes
- March to Bitchu
Hideyoshi departed Himeji Castle with 20,000 soldiers to begin the campaign against the Mōri-held Takamatsu Castle.
- Encirclement and Flooding
Hideyoshi's 30,000 troops besieged the castle, using dikes to divert a river and flood the fortress, nearly forcing its surrender.
Background and detail
Strategic Context. Hideyoshi, serving under Oda Nobunaga, was tasked with conquering the Chūgoku region from the Mōri clan. He operated from Himeji Castle, receiving strict orders to capture Takamatsu Castle quickly to secure the western front.
Siege Operations. Hideyoshi deployed approximately 30,000 troops, including Ukita forces, to besiege the castle. He employed hydraulic engineering, diverting a nearby river with dikes to flood the fortress, which brought the Mōri garrison to the brink of surrender.
People involved
- Toyotomi Hideyoshi · Attacking commander
- Shimizu Muneharu · Defending commander
- Oda Nobunaga · Overlord
Sources
- Siege of Takamatsu Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
- Toyotomi Hideyoshi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-22
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