Oda Nobunaga's Invasion of Iga Province
- When
- 1579–1581
- Where
- Iga Province
- Episodes
- 3
In 1581, Oda Nobunaga successfully conquered Iga Province after his son's failed 1579 attempt. He deployed a massive force attacking from six directions, effectively destroying the region's political power and ninja influence.
Episodes
- Failed 1579 Invasion
Oda Nobukatsu led an unsuccessful military attempt to conquer Iga Province in 1579, prompting his father to intervene personally the following year.
- 1581 Massive Invasion
Nobunaga launched a massive 1581 invasion from six directions with 40,000-60,000 men, conquering Iga and destroying ninja political power.
- Post-Conquest Administration
Nobunaga toured the conquered province in November 1581, then withdrew troops and placed control under his son Nobukatsu.
Background and detail
The 1581 Invasion. Following an unsuccessful 1579 invasion by his son Oda Nobukatsu, Nobunaga personally led a massive campaign in 1581. He attacked Iga from six directions with a force estimated between 40,000 and 60,000 men, resulting in the province's conquest and the destruction of local political structures.
Aftermath. After conquering Iga, Nobunaga toured the province in early November 1581. He subsequently withdrew his troops and placed administrative control in the hands of his son, Oda Nobukatsu, consolidating Oda clan authority over the region.
People involved
- Oda Nobunaga · Commander and conqueror
- Oda Nobukatsu · Initial invader and subsequent administrator
Sources
- Oda Nobunaga Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-16
- Iga Province Wikipedia, revision of 2025-05-28
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