Edo shogunate; Tokugawa shogunate
Historical term for the military government established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in Edo (modern Tokyo), lasting from 1603 to 1867.
See also: 徳川幕府
The Edo shogunate was established by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603.
The rule of the Edo shogunate lasted about 260 years.
Synonym for 江戸幕府, emphasizing the ruling Tokugawa family rather than the location.
The earlier Kamakura shogunate (1185–1333), Japan's first military government.
The Muromachi shogunate (1336–1573), which preceded the Edo shogunate.
From 江戸 (Edo, the old name for Tokyo) + 幕府 (bakufu, 'shogunate'). The term refers to the military government based in Edo.