- The shoguns gave a firm feudal system, with the Samurai warriors being on the top, followed by the famers artisans and merchants. Under the shoguns were known as the lords and were given the title of the Daimyo and each of whom ruled a part of Japan. The Tokugawa shogunate remained in a firm command in the government during their rule. The Tokugawa shoguns applied restricted laws towards the Daimyo in challenge to consolidate with their power. After the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate in 1603, the Daimyo promised their allegiance to the shogun and swore about military service on request. Evidence shows....To keep the Daimyo under control the third Tokugawa shogun Imeitsu insisted the law. This resulted in the Daimyo march, which took place every second year and required the Daimyo and the Samurai army to march to Edo together. The capital of the shoguns, today known as Tokyo. By the Daimyo travelling to Edo and his family being held hostage, by supervision of the shoguns. This therefore give most shoguns power over the Daimyo and a sense of ownership and control.
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