Shugo were the lowest-ranking lords under the command of provincial daimyo, who ruled over portions of territory in his lord's name. In turn they appointed Gokenin, local landholders, to oversee one or more villages. The Shugo were not allowed to call themselves Daimyo. [1]
References
- ↑ Sword and Fan, p. 160
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