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    The samurai, members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, first appeared in the 10th century AD1. They were originally provincial warriors who later rose to power in the 12th century with the beginning of the country’s first military dictatorship, known as the shogunate2. The term "samurai" originally meant "to serve," and they existed to serve the Japanese emperor1. Their origins can be traced back to the campaigns of the early Heian period to subdue the native Emishi people3.
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    The samurai first appeared in 10th century AD in the Heian Period. A new system of military service created private armies who were paid for by local warlords, known as ‘daimyo’. The original meaning of the word ‘samurai’ was ‘to serve’. Theoretically, the samurai existed to serve the Japanese emperor.

    What were the Japanese samurai? - Histo…

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    The samurai, members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, began as provincial warriors before rising to power in the 12th century with the beginning of the country’s first military dictatorship, known as the shogunate.

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    The Samurai were the warriors of premodern Japan, who later evolved to become the ruling military class of the Edo Period (1603-1867). Their origins can be traced back to the campaigns of the early Heian period of the late 8th and early 9th century to subdue the native Emishi people in the Tohoku Region.

    10 Facts About the Samurai | History Hit

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    Where did the samurai come from?
    Origins of the Samurai The roots of the samurai can be traced back to Japan’s early centuries, during the Heian period (794-1185 AD). At this time, Japan was characterized by a decentralized feudal system with a weak central government.

    The History of Samurai in Japan - The Forgotten Timeline

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    Who were the samurai in Japan?
    The samurai were Japanese warriors. They performed military service for the nobles. They were expertly trained warriors who followed the strict bushido code of conduct. By the 12th century in Japan, the country had shifted its leadership to a military power, leading to a new military-based political order emerging.

    Samurai Definition, History & Training - Lesson | Study.com

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    What is a Japanese samurai?
    samurai, member of the Japanese warrior caste. The term samurai was originally used to denote the aristocratic warriors ( bushi ), but it came to apply to all the members of the warrior class that rose to power in the 12th century and dominated the Japanese government until the Meiji Restoration in 1868.

    Samurai | Meaning, History, & Facts | Britannica

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    How did the samurai become a ruling class in Japan?
    The Heian period and the rise of the warrior class, the Genpei War, and the Kamakura shogunate all contributed to the rise of the samurai as the ruling class in Japan. The samurai were a class of warriors who emerged during Japan’s Heian period (794-1185) and continued to exert influence until the Meiji Restoration of 1868.

    The Way of the Samurai: Japan's Eternal Warriors - Traditions Trail

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  3. World History Encyclopedia
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    Samurai - World History Encyclopedia

    WEB5 Jul 2019 · The Samurai (also bushi) were a class of warriors that arose in the 10th century in Japan and which performed military service until the …

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      • ThoughtCo
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      • History
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        Samurai and Bushido - Code, Japan & Meaning | HISTORY

      • Khan Academy
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      • World History Encyclopedia
        https://www.worldhistory.org/timeline/Samurai

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      • Encyclopedia.com
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      • Encyclopedia of Japan
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        Samurai — Encyclopedia of Japan

        WEBSamurai (侍, bushi, mononofu,) existed from the 10th century to the 19th century in Japan and was a member of a family community whose top was the master of Soke (the head family) and whose profession was a warrior.

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        History of the Samurai — NOVA | PBS

        WEBBy Rima Chaddha. Posted 10.09.07. NOVA. For more than 800 years, the samurai helped to lay the foundations of Japan's culture. Their reverence for honor, duty, and service remains ingrained in...