Background
Nakamaro was the second son of Fujiwara no Muchimaro, who was the founder of southern branch of the Fujiwara clan.
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Fujiwara no Nakamaro
Edit Profile藤原 仲麻呂恵美 押勝
Career
He was Chancellor (Daijō-daijin) of the Imperial government during the Nara period. Nakamaro was named to progressively important court positions during the reign of Empress Kōken. Minister of the Right (udaijin)
Supreme Military Official (shibinaishō)
Vice Minister (jundaijin)
Opposition led by Tachibana Naramaro and others was put down in 757.
In 758, Nakamaro was given the title and role of "Grand Guardian" (taihō).
And his name was changed to Emi Number Oshikatsu. The power to mint copper coins was granted to Oshikatsu in 758.
Nakamaro became Prime Minister (taishi) during the reign of Emperor Junnin. He acted to secure the northern border with the Ainu, but his plans did not succeed.
Plans for a military campaign in of Korea were started, but it was abandoned.
Rebellion
In the struggle between the factions headed by Junnin and Kōken, Nakamaro was captured and killed. Soon after, Junnin was deposed. And Kōken reclaimed the monarch"s role for another five years.
