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The Shogun never replaced the Emperor in Japanese history. However, there have been instances in Japanese history in which a Shogun exerted quite a bit more influence than an Emperor. Depending on the time period, this was for several different reasons. Overall, the underlying reason for any Shogun to enjoy more power than an Emperor would be due to the fact that a Shogun would have military backing.
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Why did the shogun rule Japan?
the shogun conquered the emperor and gained rule on japan
Who was the shogun and why was he important?
The shogun was the true emperor of Japan and used a false emperor (A Figure Head) to act as ruler.
Why do you think shogun wanted to keep the emperor as a figurehead?
The shogun kept the emperor in place as a figurehead even though the emperor was a ruler with no power because they didn't want the people to know that the shogun were the real rulers.
Who did the shoguns serve?
The term shogun was given to Japan's top military commanders. The shogun was supposed to the emperor, but in reality, the shogun and emperor ruled on the same level.
Why do you think the first shogun wanted to keep the emperor as figurehead?
The shogun kept the emperor in place as a figurehead even though the emperor was a ruler with no power because they didn't want the people to know that the shogun were the real rulers.
What was the Shogun and why was he important?
The word "Shogun" is an archaic term meaning "the Emperor of Japan."
Did shogun rule japan?
the shogun conquered the emperor and gained rule on Japan
How does leyasu conceive of the roles and responsibilities of the Emperor and the shogun?
Ieyasu conversed with Honda, Governor Sado, on the subject of the emperor, the shogun, and the farmer.
Why did the shogun want to keep the emporer as a figurehead?
The shogun kept the emperor in place as a figurehead even though the emperor was a ruler with no power because they didn't want the people to know that the shogun were the real rulers.
What is the supreme general of the emperor's army?
shogun
When Japanese lords overthrew the shogun power was givin to the?
When Japanese lords overthrew the Shogun the power was given to the emperor.When Japanese lords overthrew the Shogun the power was given to the emperor.
Why do you think that the emporer had less power than a shogun?
THEY WERE BROTHERS AND THE SHOGUN WAS OLDER:) :( people these days the real answer is that the shogun went to war against the emperor and gained more power by victory of the battle. that's why the emperor had less power on japan than the shogun.
