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How did Nobunaga die?

  • Natural causes

  • Assassination

  • Duel

  • Accident

Answer

Assassination claimed the life of Nobunaga, a renowned Japanese feudal lord. In 1582, while staying at Honnō-ji temple in Kyoto, he was betrayed by one of his generals, Akechi Mitsuhide. Mitsuhide launched a surprise attack on the temple, forcing Nobunaga to commit ritual suicide (seppuku) to avoid capture.
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