Last Samurai was based on a historical Rebellion Led by a man named Saigo what year did this occur ?

Question

Saigo Takamori
Led 10,000 samurais against German trained Government troops.The Samurais marched to Kyoto and were driven back to Saigos quarters.

Answer 1

The film's plot is loosely based on the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion led by Saigō Takamori,