Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616) was the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate, which ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. He was one of the three "Great Unifiers" of Japan, consolidating power after a long period of civil war. Starting as the son of a minor daimyo and a hostage, Ieyasu gradually rose to power through strategic alliances, military campaigns, and political maneuvering. After the death of Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ieyasu seized control following his victory at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. As shogun, he centralized political power, implemented the bakuhan system to govern daimyo and samurai, and established Edo (modern-day Tokyo) as the political center. He ruled until his death in 1616 but maintained influence even after formally resigning. His policies brought a long period of peace and stability, leading to over 250 years of Tokugawa rule.
Additionally, "What Will You Do, Ieyasu?" is a Japanese historical drama that depicts his life, focusing on his challenges and decisions during his rise to power.
If the query "what will you do Ieyasu" refers to the drama or asks about Ieyasu's actions or decisions, these sources cover both his historical life and the dramatized portrayal.
