| Due to these circumstances, Haihan-chiken (abolition of feudal domains and establishment of prefectures) were conducted on August 29, 1871, when all the Chihanji lost their positions and finished their roles to become the peerage. |
このような事情に伴い、明治4年7月14日 (旧暦)（1871年8月29日）に廃藩置県が実施され、知藩事全員が失職して華族となり、その役目を終えた。 |