Salaried Samurai in Japan
Definition
The salaried samurai were a class of military nobility in feudal Japan who received a stipend or salary from their daimyo (feudal lord) instead of land. This system was established during the Edo period.
Related terms
Daimyo: A term used to describe powerful territorial lords in pre-modern Japan.
Bushido: The code of moral principles which the knights (samurais) were required or instructed to observe; it is analogous to the concept of chivalry in Europe.
Edo Period: A period in Japanese history that lasted from 1603 to 1868, characterized by economic growth, strict social order, isolationist foreign policies, and enjoyment of arts and culture.
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