Magna Carta of 1215

The Magna Carta of 1215 was a historic agreement in England that limited the king’s power and established certain legal protections for his subjects. It was created after widespread dissatisfaction with King John’s rule, especially his heavy taxes and arbitrary decisions. The document required the king to follow existing laws, respect rights such as fair trials, and reduce abuses of authority. Although it initially focused on nobles, Magna Carta laid the groundwork for modern legal principles like the rule of law and individual rights, influencing constitutional developments worldwide.