History 2605E Lecture : Japanese history sept - 26th.docx
11 Dec 2012
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Nara only remained the capital for around 80 years. Nara temples become increasingly wealthy through land grants. Compete with aristocratic families for influence in court. Emperor kanmu along with the fujiwara family decide to transfer the capital to cut down on influence of nara buddhist clergy. Also based on changan (china) city plan: the city that east asian countries looked to model their cities after. Would remain imperial capital until 1868 **: there would be other secondary capitals but the emperor will always remain here till 1868. The palace is not one building but made up of complexes of several pavilions and buildings. Once capital was established in heian, central state gained increasing control. Competition between great families over titles and offices increased. Structure would endure until 1868, although realities would change. Actual power was held by great families. Council of state, eight ministries, and office of deities.
