In which year the Meiji Restoration or Meiji Revolution took place in Japan?

Correct option is A

The Meiji Restoration (or Meiji Revolution) took place in 1868.

This pivotal event marked the end of Japan's feudal era, which was dominated by the Tokugawa Shogunate (military government), and led to the restoration of practical imperial rule under Emperor Meiji (Mutsuhito).

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​The Meiji Restoration (1868) was Japan's transformation from a feudal society into a modern world power, driven by fear of Western imperialism after forced opening of ports in 1854.
Key Motto: "Fukoku Kyōhei" (Enrich the country, strengthen the army)
Major Reforms:

Political/Social Changes

Overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate and restored imperial power
Abolished feudal domains, creating centralized prefectures
Eliminated the rigid class system, including the samurai class
Adopted a Prussian-style constitution (1889) and parliament (Diet)

Modernization Efforts
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Rapid government-driven industrialization with railroads, telegraphs, and factories
Created universal education system
Built modern military based on conscription and Western technology
Established large industrial-financial conglomerates (zaibatsu)

Within decades, Japan transformed from an isolated feudal nation into the first non-Western industrial power, defeating China (1895) and Russia (1905) in war. The Meiji period (1868-1912) laid the complete foundation for modern Japan.