Historical Events tagged with "daimyo"

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Politics & Government

Daimyōs Restore Land to the Japanese Emperor

July 25th, 1869 155 years ago

In 1869, Japan's daimyōs began to return their land holdings to the emperor, a crucial step in the Meiji Restoration reforms. This act marked the transition from feudalism to a centralized state and aimed to consolidate power under the emperor's authority. The returning of lands symbolized a shift in loyalty from local lords to a national identity under the emperor, paving the way for the modernization and industrialization of Japan. The government sought to dismantle the old feudal order and create a unified nation that could compete with Western powers.

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Politics & Government

Matsunaga Hisahide assassinates Ashikaga Yoshiteru

June 17th, 1565 459 years ago

Matsunaga Hisahide, a powerful daimyō, orchestrated the assassination of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the 13th shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate. This event took place in Kyoto, where Hisahide's forces launched a surprise attack on the shōgun's palace, leading to the shōgun's death. Hisahide's motivations stemmed from political ambition and the desire to eliminate a rival for power. The assassination significantly altered the balance of power in the region.

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