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The word "Shogun" is an archaic term meaning "the Emperor of Japan."
he was the leader and he was important to medieval japan b/c he conquered many lands.
The shogun was the true emperor of Japan and used a false emperor (A Figure Head) to act as ruler.
the shogun conquered the emperor and gained rule on japan
Yes. It went Emperor, Shogun, Daimyo, Farmers, Artisans, Merchants.
The word "Shogun" is an archaic term meaning "the Emperor of Japan."
the shogun conquered the emperor and gained rule on Japan
Emperor at the top, followed by the Shogun, Daimyo, Samurai and finally peasants (farmers, merchants, crafts people). That was what it was supposed to be like. Instead, the Shogun was at the top, then the emperor, daimyo, samurai, and peasants. The shogun seized control after the emperor was so caught up with his own life at court. They were also known as a heirarchy.
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.
the shogun conquered the emperor and gained rule on Japan
The Tokugawa Bakufu was ruled by a shogun, or military leader. The government of Meiji Japan was led by an Emperor.
The emperor was too indulged in court life.