Tokugawa shogunate

The Tokugawa shogunate was a feudal regime in Japan that lasted from 1603 to 1868. Established by Tokugawa Ieyasu, it centralized power in the shogun, the military leader, while the emperor remained a figurehead. This period, known as the Edo period, was marked by political stability, economic growth, and cultural flourishing. The shogunate enforced strict social hierarchies and isolationist policies, limiting foreign influence. It maintained control through a system of daimyo (feudal lords) and samurai. The end of the Tokugawa shogunate led to the Meiji Restoration, which transformed Japan into a modern state.