Eastern ArmyTōdō
Tōdō Takatora
藤堂高虎
“Master Castle-Builder”
1556–1630 (aged 75)
- Rank / office
- Governor of Izumi
- Domain / base
- Imabari, Iyo → Tsu, Ise
- Banner / crest
- Tōdō ivy
- Battles in 3D
- 2 battles
Portrait · Source: Wikimedia Commons (public domain)
From the moment you leave your bedchamber, regard that day as your turn to die.
Attributed precepts of the Tōdō house
Rising from a provincial samurai of Ōmi, he served the Azai, Hashiba Hidenaga and the Toyotomi in turn, distinguishing himself by his feats of arms and his castle-building. Uwajima, Imabari, Tsu and Iga Ueno are among his famous castles. At Sekigahara he sided early with Ieyasu and, though an outside lord, was trusted like a hereditary vassal.
Life and battlesGold dots mark battles you can watch in 3D
- 1576Tenshō 4
In the service of Hidenaga
Served Hashiba Hidenaga and was valued in campaigns and castle works across the country.
- 1600Keichō 5
Sekigahara
Fought hard on the Eastern side and secured Ieyasu's trust.
Battle of Sekigahara 5,800 troops Watch in 3D › Attacked Ōtani Yoshitsugu's camp head-on and, together with the four defecting contingents, won the fierce fight in the hills. - 1608Keichō 13
To Tsu in Ise
Enfeoffed in Ise and Iga, he rebuilt Tsu Castle on a grand scale.
- 1615Keichō 20
Siege of Osaka
Fought fiercely on the Tokugawa side against the Osaka forces and remained a major figure for years.
- 1615
Siege of Osaka (Summer Campaign)
The veteran master castle-builder fought in the open this day, holding the right wing at the Okayama approach.
Tennōji–Okayama, Settsu Province 5,000 troops Watch in 3D ›
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FAQ
Who was Tōdō Takatora?
Known as “Master Castle-Builder”. A master of castle-building who changed lords seven times on his way up. He joined the Eastern Army at Sekigahara and won Ieyasu's trust, enjoying a standing few outside lords ever reached.
What rank or office did Tōdō Takatora hold?
Governor of Izumi.
When did Tōdō Takatora live?
Tōdō Takatora was born in 1556 and died in 1630.
Can I watch Tōdō Takatora's battles in 3D?
Yes. On Sengoku 3D you can watch the Battle of Sekigahara (1600), the Siege of Osaka (Summer Campaign) (1615) in 3D, following the deployments and troop movements.
