Battle of Ankokuji

The Battle of Ankokuji (安国寺の戦い) was a battle during the Sengoku period (16th century) of Japan.

Battle of Ankokuji
Part of aftermath of Fukuyo
Date1542
Location
near Ina valley
Result Takeda victory
Belligerents
Takeda forces Takato Yoritsugu's forces
Commanders and leaders
Itagaki Nobukata, Takeda Shingen Takato Yoritsugu

The battle of Ankokuji was a rather minor battle that took place after the fall of Fukuyo, in which Tozawa Yorichika, an ally of Takato Yoritsugu had surrendered to the Takeda forces. Following this, Itagaki Nobukata, a retainer under Takeda Shingen, would personally finish off Yoritsugu at Ankokuji. Yoritsugu's younger brother, Yorimune, however would be killed during this battle.

References

The Samurai Sourcebook

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