noun
abolition of the han system (1871)
Historical term referring to the 1871 abolition of feudal domains and establishment of prefectures. Often used in the compound 廃藩置県.
See also: 廃藩置県
廃藩置県は明治政府の重要な改革だった。
The abolition of the han system and establishment of prefectures was an important reform of the Meiji government.