The winner, Taira no Kiyomori, became an imperial advisor, and was the first warrior to attain such a position. He eventually seized control of the central government, establishing the first samurai-dominated government and relegating the Emperor to figurehead status. However, the Taira clan was still very conservative when compared to its eventual successor, the Minamoto, and instead of expanding or strengthening its military might, the clan had its women marry Emperors and exercise control through the Emperor. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was the first warrior to become imperial advisor? ANS1 Taira no Kiyomori QSN2 Who established the first samurai-led administration? ANS2 Taira no Kiyomori QSN3 Who succeeded the Taira clan? ANS3 the Minamoto QSN4 What role did the Emperor have in the samurai-controlled government? ANS4 figurehead QSN5 How did the Taira clan expand power? ANS5 had its women marry Emperors