GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Sikh Guru laid the foundation of the city Amritsar?
A
Guru Nank Dev Ji
B
Guru Ramdass Ji
C
Guru Arjun Dev Ji
D
Guru Govind SinghJi
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Amritsar was founded by Sri Guru Ramdass ji, the fourth guru of the Sikhs in about 1574 A.D. Before the city was founded, the area was covered with thick forests and had several lakes. To start the city the Guru invited 52 traders from different sectors belongings to nearby places like Patti and Kasur to settle here.

Detailed explanation-2: -Guru Ram Das had laid the foundations of Ramdaspur, later renamed to Amritsar, when he inaugurated the pool’s excavation in 1577.

Detailed explanation-3: -Guru Ram Das is credited with building the city of Amritsar. Guru Ram Das is credited with founding the holy city of Amritsar in the Sikh tradition.

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