Papinot indicates that prior to the 12th c., the Kokushi lived in the
provinces they governed, and their terms at times varied depending on
the distance from the capital. After the 12th c., they remained in
Kyoto and were represented by a Mokudai. By the 14th c., the title was
reserved to the kuge (nobles) and passed out of use.
--
Craig Harris
Books from and about Asia
www.bridgeofdreams.com
On 6/14/05, Haynes, A (Angus) <angus.haynes@...> wrote:
> Can anyone shed some light on this role? From what I understand, kokushi
> was an Imperial Court post prior to the Kamakura bakufu that provided
> the same role as the bakufu's shugo (with shugo actually being brought
> about by the Kamakura bakufu to replace the kokushi). Is this correct?
> Generally, did the kokushi actually stay in the lands they were
> responsible for, or were they like Governors and resided in the capital?
>
> Thanks,
> Angus
>
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