Since Emperor Goshirakawa's proper successor was Emperor Gotoba, the Imperial line was unified along Emperor Gotoba's line, after Emperor Goshirakawa died, Emperor Gotoba started his Cloistered government.
後白河の正当な後継者は後鳥羽天皇であり、皇統は後鳥羽の系統に統一され、後白河の死後、後鳥羽は院政を開始した。