Taira Kiyomori emerged as the real power in Japan following the Minamoto's destruction, and he would remain in command for the next 20 years. He gave his daughter Tokuko in marriage to the young emperor Takakura, who died at only 19, leaving their infant son Antoku to succeed to the throne. Kiyomori filled no less than 50 government posts with his relatives, rebuilt the Inland Sea, and encouraged trade with Sung China. He also took aggressive actions to safeguard his power when necessary, including the removal and exile of 45 court officials and the razing of two troublesome temples, Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji. COUNT 5
QSN1 What military commander gained power after the fall of the Minamoto clan? ANS1 Taira Kiyomori QSN2 How old was Emperor Takakura when he died? ANS2 19 QSN3 What was the name of Takakura's successor? ANS3 Antoku QSN4 Kiyomori removed how many court officials to protect his power? ANS4 45 QSN5 What were the names of the temples that Kiyomori destroyed? ANS5 Todai-ji and Kofuku-ji