When did the first samurai rise?

Answer 1

The Japanese warriors, the samurai came into existence during the years of the 12th century. This was when landlords hired private warriors for the protection of their farms and land. The private warriors were called Samurai. When two clans fought they usually fought for pieces of land.

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Answer 2

Samurai warriors came into existence in the 12th century. During that era two powerful Japanese clans -- the Taira and the Minamato -- were at war with one another. A system of military rule called Shogunate was formed, with the rulers being called Shoguns. Beneath a Shogun was a Daimyo, a local ruler comparable to a European Duke. Samurais were the military retainers of a Daimyo.

Answer 3

The Samurai first appeared around 794 AD, during the Heian period (794 - 1185) of Japanese history They started out as warrior clans who lived on the outskirts of the Emperor's territory and were constantly fighting the Ainu, Japan's early inhabitants. When the Ainu were defeated, the warlords took advantage of the fact that theirs were the only experienced fighting men in Japan, and their influence rose from there.

Answer 4

Samurai, as a class of persons, rose in about 646AD during the Taika Reform.

Answer 5

we don't know if they still exist but we'll figure that out some day.

Answer 6

10th century to current days.

samurai art is still taught

Answer 7

794-1185 ad

Answer 8

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