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What was the name of the Retired Emperor who brought Teika to prominence?

  • Go-Saga

  • Go-Daigo

  • Go-Hanazono

  • Go-Toba

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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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