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1869 Domain Surrender
- When
- 1869
- Where
- Japan
Daimyos of 260 domains surrendered lands to the Emperor, fearing loyalty questions, marking the second phase of abolition.
Between July 25, 1869, and August 2, 1869, daimyos of 260 other domains followed suit in surrendering lands. The term daimyō was abolished in July 1869 with the formation of the kazoku peerage system.
Sources
- Abolition of the han system Wikipedia, revision of 2024-06-29
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