daimyo of the Warring States period
Historical term referring to the powerful regional lords who ruled during Japan's Sengoku period (late 15th to late 16th century).
The daimyo of the Warring States period often fought to expand their territories.
Oda Nobunaga is one of the most famous daimyo of the Warring States period.
Compound of 戦国 (Sengoku, 'Warring States') and 大名 (daimyo, 'feudal lord'). The term is straightforwardly descriptive of the daimyo of that historical period.