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The Hôgen Disturbance or Hôgen Rebellion was a conflict between the Retired [[Emperor Sutoku]] and reigning [[Emperor Go-Shirakawa]] for power. Along with the [[Heiji Disturbance]] of [[1159]] and [[Genpei War]] of [[1180]]-[[1185]], it represents the beginning of the rise of the [[samurai]] class.

The Hôgen Disturbance or Hôgen Rebellion was a conflict between the Retired [[Emperor Sutoku]] and reigning [[Emperor Go-Shirakawa]] for power. Along with the [[Heiji Disturbance]] of [[1159]] and [[Genpei War]] of [[1180]]-[[1185]], it represents the beginning of the rise of the [[samurai]] class.

While members of the [[Minamoto clan|Minamoto]] and [[Taira clan]]s fought on both sides in this conflict, its resolution set up the conditions for the development of a rivalry between the two clans.  

The forces loyal to Sutoku were led by [[Minamoto no Tameyoshi]], while those loyal to Go-Shirakawa were led by Tameyoshi's brother, [[Minamoto no Yoshitomo]]. While members of the [[Minamoto clan|Minamoto]] and [[Taira clan]]s fought on both sides in this conflict, its resolution set up the conditions for the development of a rivalry between the two clans.

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