jiedushi

Noun

Meaning

jiedushi

(historical) A regional military governor in China during the Tang dynasty and the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

After Xuanzong's reign, military governors (jiedushi) were given enormous power, including the ability to maintain their own armies, collect taxes, and pass their titles on hereditarily. Source: Internet

In the 940s Min and Chu underwent internal crises which Southern Tang handily took advantage of, destroying Min in 945 and Chu in 951. Remnants of Min and Chu, however, survived in the form of Qingyuan Jiedushi and Wuping Jiedushi for many years after. Source: Internet

This civil order was undermined by the rise of regional military governors known as jiedushi during the 9th century. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

jidder Jidgha jie-jie Jiefang Jiexiu Jieyang