One war during this period included the Battle of Toba-Fushimi, after which ex-ruler Yoshinobu lost all power. That war included the founding of the breakaway Ezo Republic and was the Boshin War. Annoyed samurai were led by Saigo Takamuri in the Sats
One war during this period included the Battle of Toba-Fushimi, after which ex-ruler Yoshinobu lost all power. That war included the founding of the breakaway Ezo Republic and was the Boshin War. Annoyed samurai were led by Saigo Takamuri in the Satsuma Rebellion during this period. It included the destruction of the han system of feudal domains. After it, a Constitution creating a legislative Diet was instituted, and it ended the Tokugawa Shogunate. For 10 points, name this period of Japanese history in which the namesake emperor regained de facto control of government.
One war during this period included the Battle of Toba-Fushimi, after which ex-ruler Yoshinobu lost all power.
{Meiji} Restoration [or {Meiji Ishin}, {Meiji Revolution}, {Meiji Renewal}, or similar {terms}; prompt on {Meiji}]