Han’anchi

Han'anchi (Japanese攀 安 知; † 1416 at Castle Nakijin, Hokuzan (now Nakijin, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan) ) was the third and last king of the Kingdom of Hokuzan on Okinawa.

He ascended the throne in 1397 after the death of his father Min After his accession to the throne, he sent both to Korea and China ambassador to officially announce his succession to the throne and claim the title of sole recognized ruler of Okinawa in itself, a result of the strong position of competitors Empire Chūzan more symbolic demand. He was the most active ruling Hokuzans and sent most of the total of only nine tribute missions to China Hokuzans who traded there at the same time. Historical sources describe Han'anchi as clever military strategist who, however, too much focused on his own power and many of his followers mustered against him. This took advantage of the king's son Chūzans, Shō Hashi, and invaded the kingdom. The main castle Nakijin could initially resist the attacks due to their strong fortifications. The defeat came when one of the followers Hananchis, Motobu Taihara, betrayed his master, and the gates of the castle opened. In the face of defeat Han'anchi eventually committed suicide.