Sieges of Toishi

The sieges of Toishi castle (砥石崩れ, Toishi kuzure, "Rout of Toishi") took place during Takeda Shingen's campaign to take over Shinano Province. His army, led by Sanada Yukitaka, began sieging the castle in 1550. The defending lord, Murakami Yoshikiyo, held out until the following year, but his garrison suffered over 1000 casualties, and was ultimately forced to surrender.

Sieges of Toishi
Part of Sengoku period

Toishi Castle
Date1550-1551
Location
Toishi Castle, Shinano Province, Japan
Result Takeda victory
Territorial
changes
Takeda Shingen takes Toishi
Belligerents
Takeda clan Murakami clan
Commanders and leaders
Sanada Yukitaka
Yokota Takatoshi
Murakami Yoshikiyo
Strength
4000 3000
Casualties and losses
Unknown 1000+ killed

References

  • Turnbull, Stephen (1998). 'The Samurai Sourcebook'. London: Cassell & Co.

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