Signed in 1215, X was a document between the then King of England to establish a rule of law & to give rights to the barons.
Over the years the document has become an inspiration behind the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the American Constitution & even historical figures like Gandhi & Mandela.
Identify X.
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Magna Carta or the Great Charter.
While not particularly unique at the time, the Charter did go on to become famous & an inspiration for freedom movements around the world.
It included principles like "No free man shall be seized, imprisoned, dispossessed, outlawed, exiled or ruined in any way, nor in any way proceeded against, except by the lawful judgement of his peers and the law of the land."
Watch a Video on the history of the document.