Guru Arjan Dev Ji History

Q.22.When was the Harmandar Sahib (Golden Temple) constructed, and what is its importance?

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Ans. The foundation stone of Harmandar Sahib, also known as Darbar Sahib, or Golden Temple, was laid by Hazrat Mian Mir (a Sufi Faqir), on a request from Guru Arjan Dev, on January 3, 1588 in Amritsar. The Amrit Sarovar (sacred lake) is 500 ft. long, 490 ft. wide and 17 ft. deep.The only bridge […]

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Q. 15. At the last moment of his martyrdom, which stanza from the Adi Granth was at the lips of Guru Arjan Dev?

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Ans. On an order from the emperor Jahangir, Guru Arjan Dev had been summoned to Lahore. Before leaving for Lahore, Guru Arjan Dev had made the prescient statement:”I shall be put to death, such is the directive (of God) for sure. I am going among Mughals; they will torture me, there is no doubt in

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