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UGC NET December 2020 History
The first pilgrim centre for the Sikhs, symbolized by the construction of a well with 84 steps to reach the water for bathing, which became sacred for the Sikhs, was established by which Sikh Guru and at which place?
AGuru Ram Das – Amritsar
BGuru Amar Das – Goindwal ✓ Correct
CGuru Angad – Khadur
DGuru Nanak – Kartarpur
Correct answer: (B) Guru Amar Das – Goindwal — It was established by Guru Amar Das at Goindwal, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★It was established by Guru Amar Das at Goindwal, so that is the answer.
★The first pilgrim centre for the Sikhs was established by Guru Amar Das at Goindwal.
★It was symbolized by a well, the baoli, with eighty-four steps to reach the water.
★This water became sacred for the Sikhs.
★Goindwal is the place where Guru Amar Das met Guru Ram Das, the next Guru.
★Guru Amar Das stayed for thirty-three years at Goindwal.
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