Episode 3 of 3

Subsequent Domain Returns

When
July 25 - August 2, 1869
Where
Various Domains
Part of
Daimyōs return their domains to Emperor Meiji (hanseki hōkan)

Between July 25 and August 2, 1869, daimyōs of 260 other domains followed the initial four in returning their lands.

Fearing their loyalty would be questioned, the daimyōs of 260 other domains followed suit between July 25 and August 2, 1869, surrendering their lands to the central government.

Sources

  1. Abolition of the han system Wikipedia, revision of 2024-06-29

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