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
The abolition of the han system and establishment of prefectures was an important reform of the Meiji government.
abolition of the han system and establishment of prefectures (1871)
Compound of 廃 (abolish) and 藩 (feudal domain). The term is historically tied to the Meiji Restoration.