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。