Jinki (era)

Japanese era from 724 to 729 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Jinki (神亀) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Yōrō and before Tenpyō. This period started in February 724 and ended in August 729.[1] The reigning emperor was Shōmu-tennō (聖武天皇).[2]

The new era name meant "Sacred tortoise".[3]

Events of the Jinki era

  • 727 (Jinki 4): The emperor sent inspectors into the provinces to review the work of all officials.[4]
  • 724 (Jinki 5): An ambassador from Korea was received in court.[4]

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