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Samurai - Wikipedia Samurai (侍) were members of the warrior class who served as retainers to lords in Japan prior to the Meiji era Samurai existed from the late 12th century until their abolition in the late 1870s during the Meiji era [1] They were originally provincial warriors who served the kuge and imperial court in the late 12th century [2][3]
Samurai | Meaning, History, Facts | Britannica Samurai, member of the Japanese warrior caste The term samurai was originally used to denote the aristocratic warriors, but it came to apply to all the members of the warrior class that rose to power in the 12th century and dominated the Japanese government until the Meiji Restoration in 1868
Samurai - World History Encyclopedia Naturally, bravery on the battlefield was paramount, and a tradition developed of samurai riding into battle shouting out their lineage and past deeds and challenging any of the enemy to single combat These vocal pronouncements would later be replaced by the use of banners in samurai culture
Samurai and Bushido - Code, Japan Meaning | HISTORY The samurai, members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, began as provincial warriors before rising to power in the 12th century with the beginning of the country’s first military
The History of Samurai: Japan’s Legendary Warriors The samurai, a class of highly skilled warriors, played a pivotal role in shaping Japan’s history and culture From their emergence during the early feudal period to their decline in the modern era, the samurai’s story is one of honor, discipline, and transformation
The Role of the Samurai in Ancient Japan The samurai were more than warriors—they were the soul of feudal Japan, embodying a balance of ferocity and refinement Their code shaped centuries of thought, their discipline inspired generations, and their memory continues to captivate the world
Whatever happened to the samurai? | National Geographic The samurai were a preeminent class defending Japan for centuries But as the Tokugawa shogunate ushered in an era of stability, the need for them faded, forcing these warriors to find a new way