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Which Sikh Guru established a new city called 'Amrit Sarovar' (now Amritsar)?

  • 1
    Guru Amardas
  • 2
    Guru Ramdas
  • 3
    Guru Arjun Dev
  • 4
    Guru Gobind Singh
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Answer : 2. "Guru Ramdas"
Explanation :

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.

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