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Return of Domains to Emperor Meiji
- When
- March 5, 1869
- Where
- Imperial Court
Daimyōs of Tosa, Hizen, Satsuma, and Chōshū returned their domains to Emperor Meiji on March 5, 1869, initiating centralization.
A document submitted to the Imperial Court on March 5, 1869, placed the lands of Satsuma, Chōshū, Tosa, and Hizen at the disposal of the Emperor. This action was motivated by concerns over loyalty and aimed to centralize government authority.
Sources
- Meiji Restoration Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
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