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In 1868 when authorities was restored to the emperor he gave himself the name “Meiji” which means enlightened rule. Was this appropriate for him to name himself during that era of Japanese history?

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Step-by-step explanation:

well, yes. many leaders ruled under the "mandate of heaven" (basically meaning; the gods/goddesses chose the leader to rule over the kingdom.)

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