Daimyo
The daimyo (大名, daimyō) (daimyō (help·info)) were powerful feudal rulers from the 10th century to the early 19th century in Japan. Each daimyo had control over a part of the country. The Shogun had power over the daimyo.
Shugo daimyo[change | change source]
The first daimyo were called the shugo daimyo (守護大名, shugo daimyō).
Sengoku daimyo[change | change source]
sengoku daimyo (戦国大名, sengoku daimyō)
Edo daimyo[change | change source]
The Edo period began in 1600 after the Battle of Sekigahara. The Shogun changed the power and position of the daimyo.
Sankin Kotai[change | change source]
Sankin kotai was a system to control daimyo. The shogun made the daimyo come to Edo every other year.