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'''Shugo''' (守護) was a post granted by both the [[Kamakura bakufu|Kamakura]] and [[Muromachi bakufu]], as well as [[Emperor Go-Daigo|Emperor Go-Daigo's]] short-lived [[Southern Court]] restoration, and were intended as replacements for the Imperial post of [[kokushi]] (Provincial Governors).

'''Shugo''' (守護) was a post granted by both the [[Kamakura Bakufu|Kamakura]] and [[Muromachi Bakufu]], as well as [[Emperor Go-Daigo|Emperor Go-Daigo's]] short-lived [[Southern Court]] restoration, and were intended as replacements for the Imperial post of [[kokushi]] (Provincial Governors).

Shugo were to be the [[bakufu|bakufu's]] representatives in the provinces, and their role was to undergo significant changes over the centuries.

Shugo were to be the [[bakufu|bakufu's]] representatives in the provinces, and their role was to undergo significant changes over the centuries.