Nanzan: Map & History
Nanzan , also known as Sannan before the 18th century, located in the south of Okinawa Island, was one of three independent political entities which controlled Okinawa in the 14th century.
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Nanzan , also known as Sannan before the 18th century, located in the south of Okinawa Island, was one of three independent political entities which controlled Okinawa in the 14th century. The political entity was identified as a tiny country, a kingdom, or a principality by modern historians; however, the rulers of Nanzan were not "kings", but petty lords with their own retainers owing their direct service, and their own estates.
Nanzan in Depth
History
Nanzan first came into being in 1314 when Tamagusuku inherited the role of head chieftain of all of Okinawa from his father Eiji; he did not have the charisma or leadership qualities to command the loyalty of all the local lords, and so the Lord of Ōzato, one of many powerful local chieftains, fled south from his home in Urasoe, with a number of lesser chieftains loyal to him, and established himself in Ōzato gusuku near the town of Itoman. Another powerful chieftain fled north and established the kingdom of Hokuzan, leaving Tamagusuku in control only of the central part of the island, which thus became the kingdom of Chūzan.
Nanzan, like the two kingdoms with which it shared the tiny island of Okinawa, consisted of a minuscule territory, and correspondingly limited resources.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Nanzan (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Nanzan: Key Facts
| Founded | 1314 |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1429 |
Succeeded by
Facts from Wikidata Q55522 (CC0).
Nanzan Map Over Time
Dated world maps on which Nanzan appears, with the other states of the time.
Nanzan Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 321 km² in 1398 CE.
Nanzan: Frequently Asked Questions
When did Nanzan exist?
Nanzan is dated to 1314 CE – 1401 CE, in the High & Late Middle Ages era.
What was the capital of Nanzan?
The capital of Nanzan was Nanzan Castle.
How large was Nanzan at its peak?
At its peak in 1398 AD Nanzan covered about 321 km².
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