Although cloister government by Takakura was commenced, its legitimacy was doubtful, because it was formed as a result of a coup and it was largely supported by the military power of the Taira clan.
高倉院政が開始されたものの、クーデターで成立した政権であるため平氏の軍事力に支えられている面が大きく、その正統性に疑問があった。