Wars, politics & history

Invasion of Ryukyu

from 7 March 1609 to 5 April 1609

Invasion of the Ryukyu Kingdom by the Satsuma Domain, resulting in the former’s being reduced to a vassal state of the latter. It began on 7 March 1609 and lasted until 5 April 1609 (about 29 days). The setting was Ryukyu Islands. It was part of history of the Ryukyu Islands. Those involved included the Ryukyu Kingdom and Satsuma Domain.

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