Bushi interests were diverse, cutting across old power structures to form new associations in the tenth century. Mutual interests, family connections, and kinship were consolidated in military groups that became part of family administration. In time, large regional military families formed around members of the court aristocracy who had become prominent provincial figures. These military families gained prestige from connections to the imperial court and court-granted military titles and access to manpower. The Fujiwara family, Taira clan, and Minamoto clan were among the most prominent families supported by the new military class. COUNT 3
QSN1 Bushi formed new associations in what century? ANS1 tenth QSN2 How did military families gain prestige? ANS2 connections to the imperial court QSN3 Who were the three prominent families during the rise of the warrior classes? ANS3 Fujiwara family, Taira clan, and Minamoto clan