and interregnum almost twice the length as usual, during which both of his crown princes died: Prince Otsu was executed later the same year, likely on the orders of Tenmu's consort Uno-no-sarara, while Prince Kusakabe died of ill health in 689. Uno-no-sarara ascended to the throne in 689 as Empress Jito.

Background and early life

Prince Oama was the son of Emperor Jomei of

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