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The Heian period lasted from 794 to 1185 in Japan. It began when the imperial capital was moved from Nara to Heian-kyo (modern Kyoto). Although the imperial family nominally held power, real authority was held by the powerful Fujiwara clan, who had intermarried with the imperial family and controlled succession. The Heian period saw a flourishing of Japanese culture, especially literature and art, with Chinese influence decreasing. It also saw the rise of the military class which would eventually dominate f

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Gerardo Ingram

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