Career
Nakamaro was named to progressively important court positions during the reign of Empress Kōken.
- Minister of the Right (udaijin)
- Supreme Military Official (shibinaishō)
- Vice Minister (jundaijin)
Opposition led by Tachibana Naramaro and others was put down in 757.
In 758, Nakamaro was given the title and role of "Grand Guardian" (taihō); and his name was changed to Emi No Oshikatsu. The power to mint copper coins was granted to Oshikatsu in 758.
Nakamaro became Prime Minister (taishi) during the reign of Emperor Junnin. He acted to secure the northern border with the Ainu, but his plans did not succeed.
Plans for a military campaign in Korea were started, but it was abandoned.
His plans were opposed by some of his cousins in the Fujiwara clan.
Read more about this topic: Fujiwara No Nakamaro
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