Daimyo

The () 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.
The first daimyo were called the .
Edo daimyo.
The Edo period began in 1600 after the Battle of Sekigahara. The Shogun changed the power and position of the daimyo.
Sankin Kotai.
Sankin kotai was a system to control daimyo. The shogun made the daimyo come to Edo every other year.