Tenpyō

Period of Japanese history (729–749) Tenpyō (天平) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō; "year name") after Jinki and before Tenpyō-kanpō. This period spanned the years from August 729 through April 749. The reigning emperor was Shōmu-tennō (聖武天皇). Change of era 729 Tenpyō gannen (天平元年): The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Jinki 6, on the 5th day of the 8th month of 729. Events of the Tenpyō era Ground-plan of Heijō-kyō (Nara) 740 (Tenpyō 12, 8th month): In the court of Emperor Shōmu in Nara, Kibi no Makibi and Genbō conspire to discredit Fujiwara no Hirotsugu, who is Dazai shoni in Kyushu. 740 (Tenpyō 12, 9th month): Hirotsugu revolts in reaction to the growing influence of Genbō and others. 740 (Tenpyō 12, 9th month): Under the command of Ōno no Azumabito, an army of 17,000 is sent to Kyushu to stop the potential disturbance. 740 (Tenpyō 12, 10th month): Hirotsugu is decisively beaten in battle; and he is beheaded in Hizen Province. 740 (Tenpyō 12): The capital is moved to Kuni-kyō. 741 (Tenpyō 13): The Emperor calls for nationwide establishment of provinc