When Emperor Kammu took power, he tried to edge Buddhism out of politics by moving the capital to what modern-day city?

Emperor Kammu was not on board with Buddhism and the traction it had gained in politics. So he moved the political center to Kyoto, leaving the country's major Buddhist temples – and their leaders – behind. He also limited the number of Buddhist priests, as well as the building of new temples.

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