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Magna Carta

The Magna Carta or Great Charter. Sealed in 1215 by King John of England it was the guiding document that shaped future governments. This category will help answer questions about its long reaching importance in history.

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Wood's dispatch is a magna carta of the Indian education?

The East India Company had to renew its Charter after every twenty years. Before renewing the Charter in 1853, the British Parliament constitutes a Selection Committee to enquiry into the Progress of education in India and suggests reform. The suggestions of the Committee were issued as a Charter of Education on July 19, 1854. Charles Wood was the president of the Board of Control. So this is known as Wood's Despatch of 1854.

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For the first time the government seriously realised the importance of a well planned education system.

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It recommended the creation of a Department of Public Instruction and appointed a Director to head the Department.

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It recommended the establishment of both government and indigenous schools to promote mass education.

The Despatch also recommended the establishment of three universities to higher education.

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The Despatch encouraged vocational edication and also training for teachers.

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The Wood's Despatch recommended the teaching of English and Indian regional languages as well as classical languages like Arabic, Persian and Sanskrit.

Hence He is called the magna carta of the Indian Education.

The magna carta did not do what?

It did not really limit the power of the king, and it did not do away with feudalism: barons did much better under this document, but serfs were still serfs. The Magna Carta was an important first step towards giving rights to all citizens of England; but while in theory it provided for limitations on King John's power and gave the barons more rights, in practice the document was ignored and many of its provisions (even the ones the barons had hoped for) were not always enforced.

What significant event happened at runnymede?

In Runnymede England, there was farming practices,the growth of cities, and trade, and a growing population created a vigorous society.

En que era se firmó la carta Magna?

La carta Magna se firmó durante la Edad Media, específicamente durante el año 1215 d.C.

In the Magna Carta what does clause number 28 mean?

Clause 28 states:

No constable or other bailiff of ours is to take anyone's corn or other chattels, unless he pays cash for them immediately, or obtains respite of payment with the consent of the seller.

-------------------- modern meanng

No official of the King/Crown is allowed to take a person's property unless they pay for it up front or unless the person owning the property willingly takes a promissory note for later payment (eg a cheque).

-------------------- context

Before this the Crown/King could just seize a person's property and walk off with it without ever paying for it and there was nothing the person could do about it. With this measure the Crown was placing itself under a common law where the person could get justice.

Did John Locke create the Magna Carta?

No. Magna Carta dates from 1215 and was accepted by King John because he was forced to do so by a powerful group of rebel barons, bishops and abbots. Between 1216 and about 1480 it was reissued several times with modifications. John Locke lived from 1632 to 1704.

Which statement describes a limit that the Magna Carta placed on the English king?

The king could not imprison anyone without conviction from his peers.

What is the cause of magna carta?

one of many of the causes of the magne a crta is the king disobeyed the pope and he regretted it . Therefore the pope thought thata everyone should treat each other wih respect

What is significance about the magna carta?

The Magna Carta is significant about limiting the power of the English monarchy and establishing that people have rights.

Could the basic notions of limited and representative government developed without the signing of the Magna Carta?

In short, yes and no. Obviously, the notions existed prior to the writing of the Magna Carta, because it came into existence under the King's nose. However, the Magna Carta granted a moment in time when the common man and the lord suddenly shared equal ground, at least on paper. It prevented the King from forcing his will upon the people; without it, there would have been no possibility of implementing limited and representative government, and other such sections of the Magna Carta.

How did the band-aid change over time?

It has changed in size, shape, and colar like spongebob, snoopey, and more

What are the two most known laws of the Magna Carta?

The clauses regarding raising taxes and military service as stated by Feudal Law were the main concern of those creating the Magna Carta. It stated that no one was above the law.

What does jabot mean?

'un jabot' is the sort of pocket (a bird's crop) into a bird's throat, where it stores the grain before moving it to the stomach. On clothes, it may be an ornemental frill down the front of a blouse, like the nobility used to wear in the past.

Who was magna carta?

There was no such historical person named Magna Carta. However, Magna Carta is considered an historical document. It was the first document imposed upon a King of England.