2/ Shogunate
Year 1192
Power established by an organized army (most powerful army, by killing opponents), and the recognition from Japan’s Emperor.
Kamakura Shogunate 镰仓幕府 (first Shogunate)
Minamoto no Yoritomo 源頼朝, born into the Minamoto clan, a prominent samurai family.
Defeated the Taira clan in 1185.
Emperor’s real power had decreased already; in 1192, Yoritomo became Sei-i Tai Shōgun, which have power over other feudal lords while the Emperor becomes figurehead.
Shogunate needs to be financially power to organize the most powerful army.
Imperial court came back into power after some time, but then replaced by Ashikaga shogunate 足利幕府, or Muromachi shogunate 室町幕府 (2nd shogunate)