Hey there! This is an old term. It was given to people who got military commander status because of their family history, and were generally very powerful. They governed Japan, but in the 1800's this power was given to the emperor. Hope this helps!
The title <em>Shogun</em> referred to a supreme military commander or general who governed Japan from around the 8th Century A.D. to the end of the 12th Century. They led huge armies in this Century and established governments called <em>Bakufu</em>. The word "shogun" originates from a Japanese word “<em>sho</em>," referring to "commander," and "gun,". In the 12th century, shoguns seized power from the Emperors of Japan and became the <em>de facto</em> rulers of the country.
