What was the name of the Retired Emperor who brought Teika to prominence?
Go-Saga
Go-Daigo
Go-Hanazono
Go-Toba
Answer
The retired emperor who brought Teika to prominence was Emperor Go-Toba (1180-1239). He was the 82nd emperor of Japan, reigning from 1183 to 1198. After his abdication, he became a Buddhist monk and took the name Jien.
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