The Niiro of Satsuma Province were descended from a branch of the Shimazu family, whom they served for many generations. In the Edo Period they became one of the principal Shimazu retainer families.
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The Niiro of [[Satsuma province]] were descended from a branch of the [[Shimazu clan|Shimazu family]], whom they served for many generations. In the Edo Period they became one of the principal Shimazu retainer families.