Question

Amritsar was founded by _____. Fill in the Blank

Answer 1

It was founded by the fourth sikh, Guru Ram Das

Answer 2

Amritsar was founded by Guru Ram Das in 1577. He was the fourth Sikh Guru. The city was also known as Ramdaspur.

The sacred Golden Temple is situated in Amritsar.

The ashram of Maharshi Valmiki, who was the writer of The Ramayana, is also situated in the city. Amritsar means the reservoir of the nectar of immortality.