Which of the following city of Punjab was known as Ramdaspur?
Q. Which of the following city of Punjab was known as Ramdaspur?
Answer: Amritsar
Notes: Amritsar, also known as Ambarsar, was historically known as Ramdaspur. The city was founded in 1577 AD by the fourth Sikh master, Guru Ram Dass. The city was originally called Guru Da Chakk, but was renamed Ramdaspur after Guru Ram Dass's death. The city's name comes from Amrit Sarovar, a lake built by Guru Ram Das in the village of Tung. Guru Ram Das believed the lake's waters had healing powers. Amritsar is the second-largest city in the Indian state of Punjab. It is a major cultural, transportation, and economic center.

 

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