Han'anchi

Han'anchi ( Japanese 攀 安 知 ; † 1416 at Nakijin Castle , Hokuzan (today: Nakijin , Okinawa Prefecture , Japan )) was the third and last king of the Hokuzan Kingdom of Okinawa .

He ascended the throne in 1397 after the death of his father Min . After his accession to the throne, he sent ambassadors to both Korea and China to officially announce his succession to the throne and to claim the title of sole recognized ruler of Okinawa, a rather symbolic demand due to the strong position of the competitive Chūzan . He was the most active ruler of Hokuzan and sent most of the total of only nine tribute missions Hokuzan to China, which acted there simultaneously. Historical sources describe Han'anchi as a shrewd military strategist who, however, focused too much on his own power and turned many of his followers against him. The king's son of Chūzan, Shō Hashi , took advantage of this and invaded the empire. The main castle Nakijin was initially able to withstand the attacks due to its strong fortifications. The defeat came when one of Hananchi's followers, Motobu Taihara, betrayed his masters and opened the gates of the castle. In the face of defeat, Han'anchi eventually committed suicide.

literature

• George H. Kerr: Okinawa: The History of an Island People . Tuttle Publishing, Boston 2000, ISBN 0-8048-2087-2 .

predecessor	Office	successor
Min	King of Hokuzan 1397-1416	-