ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -The Magna Carta (“Great Charter”) is a document guaranteeing English political liberties that was drafted at Runnymede, a meadow by the River Thames, and signed by King John on June 15, 1215, under pressure from his rebellious barons.

Detailed explanation-2: -The document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Magna Carta was signed by King John in June 1215 and was the first document to impose legal limits on the king’s personal powers. Clause 61 stated that a committee of twenty five barons could meet and overrule the will of the king-a serious challenge to John’s authority as ruling monarch.

Detailed explanation-4: -Magna Carta was hammered out in negotiations between the leaders of two armed parties – the king on one side and the rebel barons on the other.

Detailed explanation-5: -Magna Carta This document guarantees Barons their ancient rights: No new taxes unless a common counsel agrees. All free men have the right to justice and a fair trial with a jury. The Monarch doesn’t have absolute power.