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History GK · Q8

Sikh Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 8

Q8

Akbar granted the present site of Amritsar to the Sikh Guru

A.
Amar Das
Answer
B.
Angad
C.
Ram Das
D.
Arjan

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The land was a gift from the Mughal Emperor Akbar (1542-1605) to Guru Amar Das's daughter, Bibi Bhani, married to (Guru) Ram Das. The name "Amritsar" was originally given to this holy pool created by the fourth Sikh Guru. Amritsar is one of five holy sarovars (sacred pools) in this city.