WORLD HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -By means of persuasion and political maneuver, he emulated in his own country the giant bureaucratic empire of China and expanded the authority of the imperial house, bringing back into its hands powers that had been delegated to the feudal lords.

Detailed explanation-2: -The prince was a great supporter of Chinese culture and Buddhism, spreading both during his reign by encouraging closer ties with China, introducing principles of Chinese government, creating a constitution, and building many temples across Japan which included such famous sites as Shitennoji and Horyuji.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shōtoku, inspired by the Buddha’s teachings, succeeded in establishing a centralized government during his reign. In 603, he established the Twelve Level Cap and Rank System at the court. He is credited with promulgating the seventeen-article constitution.

Detailed explanation-4: -Shōtoku Taishi, also known as Prince Umayado , was the earliest Japanese ruler who provided major patronage for Buddhism introduced from China.