1185

1185 was a year in the late 12th century. It is best remembered for events in Japan, where the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans reached its final phase and reshaped the country's political landscape.

The decisive Battle of Dan-no-ura, fought in the Inland Sea during 1185, ended with a Minamoto victory over the Taira clan. The battle led to the deaths of several Taira leaders and the young Emperor Antoku, effectively eliminating Taira power as a political force. The Minamoto victory consolidated their hold on central authority and established the conditions for the rise of the samurai-led government.

Over the ensuing years, Minamoto no Yoritomo emerged as the leading power in Japan, and Kyoto's aristocratic court began to cede influence to military rulers. This transition culminated in the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate in 1192, marking a lasting shift in Japanese governance from court to warrior rule.

Global attention in 1185 typically focused on regional conflicts and ongoing feudal dynamics across Europe and Asia, rather than a single worldwide event.