Daimyo was a noble rank in Japan.
Daimyowere powerful feudal lords who controlled vast territories in Japan during the feudal period, which lasted from the 12th to the 19th century. The daimyo were vassals of the shogun, who was the military leader of Japan, and they were responsible for maintaining order and administering justice in their territories. The daimyo were also expected to provide military support to the shogun when needed. The system of daimyo rule ended with the Meiji Restoration in 1868, which abolished feudalism and centralized power in the hands of the emperor.