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| Pronunciation | Sanada |
| Region of origin | Japanese |
The Sanada clan (真田氏 Sanada-shi) was a Japanese clan which rose to prominence in the Sengoku period. During the Edo era, the Sanada ruled the Matsushiro Domain, where they remained until the Meiji Restoration.
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The Sanada clan claimed descent from the Seiwa Genji.
In the Sengoku period, the Sanada clan (under Sanada Masayuki) served the Takeda clan of Kai Province. He was present at several of the major battles of the Takeda.
In the Edo era, the main line of the Sanada clan ruled the Matsushiro Domain. They were classified as tozama daimyo.
Sanada clan forces took part in the attack on Aizu in 1868, on the side of the imperial army. They were slated to take charge of Aizu prisoners of war, but refused.
The head of the Sanada clan was relieved of duty as daimyo in 1871.
In the Meiji era, the Sanada family's head became a viscount, and was then promoted to count in 1891. The family held this title until the abolishment of the aristocracy in 1947.
The Meiji-era ornithologist Yukiyasu Kiyosu was the son of Sanada Yukitami, the last lord of Matsushiro.
And also the prominent Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada who played several Japanese movies.