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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 Elite and highly-trained soldiers adept at using both the bow and sword, the samurai were an essential component of Japanese armies in the medieval period
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
Samurai and Bushido - Code, Japan Meaning | HISTORY As servants of the daimyos, or great lords, the samurai backed up the authority of the shogun and gave him power over the mikado (emperor) The samurai would dominate Japanese government and
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 Whatever happened to the samurai? 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,