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The relationship between individuals in feudal society 2

Feudal society had a very complex hierarchical system.

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In the Middle Ages, it was important to ensure one's own protection. To do this, less powerful lords often swore ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ to a more powerful lord. If the latter went to war, his new ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ had to promise to lend him his ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.

In return for this oath, the more powerful lord promised to protect his vassal if anyone tried to attack him. In addition, he would provide his vassal with a part of his territory, known as a ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣.