Talk:Twelve Level Cap and Rank System
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[edit] Later ranking systems
Did this system remain in place through the later periods? The concept of court rankings by number (e.g. "a courtier of the fifth rank") remains even as late as the Edo period, but I would imagine that things had changed from the classical period... or maybe they didn't? Any further, deeper information one can provide on the rankings would be most appreciated. (Is there another article hiding somewhere on Wikipedia that I am simply failing to locate?) LordAmeth 02:26, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
- The system of ranks being denoted by colored caps (and clothing) was reformed several times throughout the seventh century. It was expanded to a seven color thirteen rank system in 647, a 19 rank system in 649 and a 26 rank system in 664. In 701, the Taihō Code established a new system of 30 ranks that were denoted by written grants, rather than caps or clothing. And as you note, the system of court rankings continued well after this. This would all make a good basis for expanding this article. I'll work on it when I have some time.-Jefu 16:30, 24 December 2006 (UTC)
