2 Minute History The Siege of Osaka The Fall of the Toyotomi Clan

The Siege of Osaka (1614-1615) was a critical conflict that resulted in the downfall of the Toyotomi clan and solidified the Tokugawa shogunate's power in Japan. The siege began with Tokugawa forces surrounding Osaka Castle, which was defended by Toyotomi Hideyori and his loyal soldiers. Despite initial resistance, the Tokugawa army utilized superior numbers and artillery to breach the castle's defenses. The siege concluded with the fall of Osaka Castle and the suicide of Hideyori, marking the end of the Toyotomi lineage and ushering in a period of peace and stability under Tokugawa rule during the Edo period.