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Yoritomo's rule marked the start of which period in Japan?

  • Nara

  • Kamakura

  • Meiji

  • Heian

Answer

The Kamakura period, initiated by Yoritomo's rule, marked a pivotal era in Japanese history. This era witnessed the emergence of the samurai class as the dominant political force, establishing a feudal system of governance known as the shogunate.
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