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Takeda Shingen

Takeda Shingen (武田 信玄, 1521–1573) was a daimyō (feudal lord) of the late Muromachi period of Japan, who ruled over the province of Kai. He is renowned for his military prowess and is often regarded as one of the most powerful and skilled samurai commanders in Japanese history. Shingen is also known for his rivalry with Uesugi Kenshin, a conflict that included the famous battles of Kawanakajima. In Hebrew, his name can be transliterated as טקדה שינגן. In Chinese, he is known as 武田信玄 (Wǔtián Xìnxiāng), and in Korean, his name is written as 타케다 신겐 (Takeda Singen). Shingen's strategic brilliance and his use of innovative tactics, such as the takeda shingen cavalry charges, have been studied and admired for centuries. His legacy continues to influence Japanese culture, appearing in various forms of media, including literature, theater, and video games.

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Takeda Shingen
Japanese feudal lord (1521–1573)
Takeda Shingen
Takeda Shingen was daimyo of Kai Province during the Sengoku period of Japan. Known as "the Tiger of Kai", he was one of the most powerful daimyo of the late Sengoku period, and credited with exceptional military prestige. Shingen was based in a poor area with little arable land and no access to the sea, but he became one of Japan's leading daimyo. His skills are highly esteemed and on par with Mōri Motonari.
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