Battle of Idano

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Battle of Idano
Part of Sengoku period
Date 1536
Location Mikawa province
Result Matsudaira victory
Belligerents
Matsudaira forces Matsudaira rebel forces
Commanders
 ? Abe Masatoyo

The Battle of Idano the Battle of Idano was a battle during the Sengoku period (16th century) of Japan.

Following the murder of Matsudaira leader Kiyoyasu (grandfather of the famed Tokugawa Ieyasu) by the hands of the rebel commander Abe Masatoyo, the Matsudaira would lead to battle. Seven days after the murder, the forces of Matsudaira set out to take revenge against the rebel Masatoyo and his army. In the end of this battle however, the Matsudaira would gain a victory.

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The Samurai Sourcebook