Career
Fujiwara no Nobuyori was known for being male attendant for sexual purpose for Emperor Go-Shirakawa which later make him placed on high post on government. In the late 1150s, a dispute arose between the followers of the reigning Emperor Nijō and those who favored the retired (cloistered) Emperor Go-Shirakawa. When Taira no Kiyomori, head of his clan, left Kyoto for a time in 1159, it seemed the perfect opportunity for Nobuyori and the Minamoto to make a move.
Though some say Kiyomori left the city intentionally, luring his enemies into a trap.
Nobuyori and the Minamoto attacked the Sanjō Palace, abducting the former Emperor Go-Shirakawa, killing much of his staff, and setting the building aflame. They brought him to the Great Palace, where Emperor Nijō was being held hostage as well.
They then moved on to the home of chief-councillor Fujiwara no Michinori, killing everyone there. Michinori escaped, only to be captured and decapitated soon afterwards.
Nobuyori then had Nijō appoint him Chancellor, under duress.
Though he still had enemies at Court who encouraged the emperor to resist and to escape, overall Nobuyori"s plan had succeeded. The emperor and ex-emperor both were freed, the Minamoto defeated, and Nobuyori killed. At the near end of the rebellion, Fujiwara no Nobuyuri was beheaded for his rebellion (1159).