Historical Events tagged with "sword hunting"
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Hideyoshi's Sword Hunting Ordinance
Toyotomi Hideyoshi issued a nationwide sword hunting ordinance to disarm the peasantry, effectively preventing uprisings and reinforcing the samurai class's dominance over the common people. This move aimed to centralize power under his rule and create a more organized societal structure. The ordinance mandated that all commoners surrender their weapons, thereby solidifying the distinction between the warrior and non-warrior classes in Japan. This decision had significant implications for the social structure of Japan as it sought to impose a more controlled and obedient society.
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