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On the death of Empress Shotoku of Japan, the powerful Fujiwara family places Emperor Konnin on the throne, considerably lessening the influence of the wealthy and powerful Buddhist establishment on Japanese politics. The Fujiwaras remain a major force in Japanese government until the mid twelfth century.
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