Background
Wakami Okida was born in Japan.
Wakami Okida was born in Japan.
In the Jinshin Civil War (672) between Prince Oama and his nephew Prince Otomo (Emperor Kobun), he joined the side of Prince Oama upon being received in audience by the prince in Ise Province (Mie Prefecture). At the Battle of Seta, he routed troops of Prince Otomo, thereby making it possible for Prince Oama to defeat his nephew eventually. Upon Prince oama ascending the throne, he was made Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Forces.