The winner, Taira no Kiyomori, became an imperial advisor, and was the first warrior to attain such a position. He eventually seized control of the central government, establishing the first samurai-dominated government and relegating the Emperor to figurehead status. However, the Taira clan was still very conservative when compared to its eventual successor, <answer>the Minamoto</answer>, and instead of expanding or strengthening its military might, the clan had its women marry Emperors and exercise control through the Emperor.
Who succeeded the Taira clan?
the Minamoto