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Who among the following Sikh Gurus had laid the foundation of Amritsar? |
A. | Guru Amar Das |
B. | Guru Ram Das |
C. | Guru Arjan Dev |
D. | Guru Har Govind |
Answer» B. Guru Ram Das | |
Explanation: The foundation of Amritsar was laid in 1577 by Guru Ram Das (1534-81). He inaugurated the digging of the holy tank Amritsar (pool of nectar) on a piece of land which was gifted by the Mughal Emper or Akbar to Guru Ram Das' wife Bibi Bhani. Amritsar originally called Ramdaspur -Guru Ramdas's City (literally the City of God's Servant). |
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