Who brought Teika to prominence?
Emperor Meiji
Emperor Go-Daigo
Retired Emperor Go-Toba
Emperor Go-Saga
Answer
Emperor Go-Toba, a retired emperor, played a pivotal role in bringing Teika to prominence. Recognizing the poet's exceptional talent, Go-Toba became a patron and mentor to Teika, granting him access to the imperial court and encouraging his literary pursuits. Through Go-Toba's support and patronage, Teika flourished as a poet and rose to become one of the most celebrated figures in Japanese literature.
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