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Military of the Ryukyu Kingdom
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The military of the Ryukyu Kingdom defended the kingdom from 1429 until 1879. It had roots in the late army of Chūzan, which became the Ryukyu Kingdom under the leadership of King Shō Hashi. The Ryuky
Walls of Nakijin Castle
Walls of Nakijin Castle
Japanese government forces in front of Kankaimon in Shuri Castle at the time of annexation by Japan
Japanese government forces in front of Kankaimon in Shuri Castle at the time of annexation by Japan
A Ryukyuan ship, shinko-sen.
A Ryukyuan ship, shinko-sen.
Ryukyu Kingdoms of Sanzan era
Ryukyu Kingdoms of Sanzan era
Yukatchu
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Yukatchu, also known as Samuree, were the aristocracy of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The scholar-bureaucrats of classical Chinese studies living in Kumemura held most government positions.
Shō Kōkun, also known as Nakazato Aji Chōki (later Yonagusuku Ōji Chōki), the 9th head of Yonagusuku Udun [ja]
Shō Kōkun, also known as Nakazato Aji Chōki (later Yonagusuku Ōji Chōki), the 9th head of Yonagusuku Udun [ja]
Hat color that signified rank
Hat color that signified rank
Satunushi
Satunushi