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How did the Japanese imperial court system of appointing government officials lead to the rise of the Fujiwara family?
What about the other government positions?
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The Japanese imperial court system allowed for the appointment of government officials based on familial connections and relationships rather than merit or qualifications. This system led to the rise of the Fujiwara family because they were able to strategically marry their daughters into the imperial family, allowing them to gain influence and control over government appointments. As a result, the Fujiwara family held significant power in the court and were able to manipulate the selection of government officials to their advantage.
Other government positions were also affected by this system, with powerful families like the Fujiwara able to secure positions for their relatives and allies. This perpetuated a cycle of nepotism and favoritism within the government, leading to a lack of diversity and meritocracy in the selection of officials. The dominance of families like the Fujiwara in government appointments ultimately weakened the imperial court system and contributed to the decline of imperial authority in Japan.