In which period of Japanese history did Nichiren live?
Heian Period
Kamakura Period
Muromachi Period
Edo Period
Answer
Nichiren lived during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. This period was marked by the establishment of the Kamakura shogunate and the rise of samurai warriors. It was also a time of significant religious and cultural developments, including the spread of Buddhism.
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