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What was Ieyasu's position under Imagawa Yoshimoto?

  • Spy

  • Hostage

  • Commander

  • Advisor

Answer

As a child, Ieyasu was sent to serve Imagawa Yoshimoto, who was the most powerful warlord in the Kanto region at the time. Ieyasu was taken as a hostage, and was raised in Imagawa's household. This gave him the opportunity to learn about warfare and politics, and to make connections with other powerful families.
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