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History • Medieval IndiaEasy

Who among the following Sikh Gurus founded the city of Amritsar and initiated the excavation of the holy tank (Sarovar) at Harmandir Sahib?

A. Guru Nanak Dev
B. Guru Ram Das✓ Correct Answer
C. Guru Arjan Dev
D. Guru Gobind Singh

💡 Solution & Explanation

Guru Ram Das the fourth Sikh Guru founded the city originally known as Ramdaspur which later came to be known as Amritsar after purchasing the land and initiating the excavation of the sacred tanks. Guru Arjan Dev later completed the construction of Harmandir Sahib within the tank. The city rapidly transformed into the spiritual and commercial center of the Punjab region.

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