kamakura Period in Medieval Japan (jan 1, 1192 – aug 1, 1333)

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The time period known as the kamakura period firmly established the feudal system. During this period the first Shogun emerged. The Shogun was military leader with the real power over Japan while the emperor was a figurehead. The period was named after the city that the shogun set up as headquarters for his military based government.

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