Background
Hisamasa became the head of the clan in 1542 after his father died, but unlike his father, he was never a strong leader.
浅井 久政
Hisamasa became the head of the clan in 1542 after his father died, but unlike his father, he was never a strong leader.
Losing domains against Rokkaku clan, he instead became a Rokkaku retainer. Yet, this retirement was not complete and Hisamasa managed to hold some sway of the clan. Hating Nobunaga for his personality, Hisamasa demanded that the Azai clan pay back the support of Asakura clan and forced a war by breaking the alliance.
On 1573, Odani Castle was besieged by Nobunaga"s forces, and facing a loss Hisamasa committed seppuku.
Father: Azai Sukemasa (1491-1546)
Son: Azai Nagamasa (1545-1573)
Daughter: Kyōgoku Maria (1543-1618).