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Osagi no Mikoto Edit Profile

also known as Nintoku Tenno

emperor

Osagi Mikoto was sixteenth Emperor. He made Naniwa (Osaka Prefecture) his capital ana built the Takatsu Palace. He also dug canals, built dikes against floods and otherwise promoted agriculture.

Background

Osagi Mikoto was born in 257. He was fourth son of Emperor Ojin.

Career

After the demise of Emperor ojin, Crown Prince Ujino Wakiiratsuko refused to ascend the throne and recommended Osagi as his father's successor. Osagi ascended the throne and reigned for 86 years until 399.

Achievements

  • In his reign, the three counties in the Korean Peninsula sent tributes to him.