1542: Takeda Harunobu Conquers Suwa District

Takeda Harunobu invaded Suwa District in Shinano, forced Suwa Yorishige to submit, and advanced his control of the region. It marked an early turning point in Harunobu's expansion beyond Kai into Shinano.

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Takeda Harunobu Conquers Suwa District

Takeda Harunobu invaded Suwa District in Shinano, forced Suwa Yorishige to submit, and advanced his control of the region.

Takeda Shingen・Led the conquest of Suwa 諏訪頼重・Suwa head whose domain was taken

Ōuchi Yoshitaka's invasion of Izumo

With his victory at Kōriyama Castle, Ōuchi Yoshitaka led a massive force into Izumo and besieged Gassan Toda Castle, the stronghold of the Amago clan.

Sources　山口県文化振興課「大内氏年表」

Date Tanemune's rescue and flight to Kakeda Castle

Confined Tanemune was rescued by his retainers and fled to Kakeda Castle, the seat of his son-in-law Kakeda Toshimune. Seeking aid from his kinfolk among neighboring daimyo, the Date clan's internal strife escalated into a broader conflict across southern Ōu.

Sources　福島市「骨肉の争い　天文の乱」