Tokugawa Shogunate

Definition

The Tokugawa Shogunate was a feudal military government that ruled Japan from 1603 to 1868. It was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu and brought stability and peace to the country after years of civil war.

Related terms

Edo Period: The era in Japanese history when the Tokugawa Shogunate held power, named after the capital city Edo (present-day Tokyo).

Bakufu: Another term for shogunate, referring to the military government led by a shogun.

Isolationism: A policy adopted by the Tokugawa Shogunate that restricted foreign influence and trade with other countries, aiming to maintain internal stability.