India Exam Junction
17. ‘In 1590, foundation of a new city was laid between the river Ravi and Beas by Guru Arjun Dev ji’. What was the name of that city?
Amritsar
Batala
Moga
Tarn Taran
Correct Answer :
Tarn Taran
Solution
In 1590, Guru Arjan Dev Ji, the fifth Sikh Guru, laid the foundation of the city Tarn Taran between the rivers Ravi and Beas. Tarn Taran Sahib is known for its historical significance in Sikhism and the famous Gurdwara Tarn Taran Sahib, which has the largest sarovar (holy pond) in Sikhism.