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Abolition of Daimyō Title

When
July 1869
Where
Imperial Government
Part of
Daimyōs return their domains to Emperor Meiji (hanseki hōkan)

The term daimyō was abolished in July 1869 with the formation of the kazoku peerage system.

In July 1869, the term daimyō was abolished as part of the formation of the kazoku peerage system, marking a significant shift in the social and political hierarchy.

Sources

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

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