Question

Who laid the foundation of Sri Harmandir Sahib Ji?
Shri Guru Arjan Dev Ji
Shri Guru Ram Das Ji
Shri Guru Hargobind Ji
Shri Guru Angad Dev Ji

Answer 1

Hint Shri Harminder sahib Ji is a holy shrine for the followers of Sikhism. It is popularly known as the Golden Temple as the Sanctorum is overlaid with gold. The temple was completed with the installation of the Adi Granth in 1604.

Complete step by step solution
Guru Angad Dev Ji was the second guru in the lineage of ten gurus of Sikhism. He was a disciple of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism. He adopted and formalized the Gurmukhi script. He is also credited for collecting the hymns of Guru Nanak which were later organized in the Adi Granth. He institutionalized the langar in the premises of all gurudwaras.
Shri Guru Ram Das Ji was the fourth Sikh guru. He was preceded by Shri Guru Amar Das Ji. He founded the holy city of Amritsar. He was a famous poet and his poems form about one-tenth of the Guru Granth Sahib.
Guru Arjan Dev Ji was the fifth guru in the Sikh faith. His most notable contribution to Sikhism was the compilation of the Adi Granth. The Adi Granth was later expanded as Guru Granth Sahib and is regarded as the holy book of the followers of Sikhism. he along with the Sufi saint, Mian Mir laid the foundation stone of Sri Harminder Sahib Ji. Guru Arjan Dev Ji was executed by the Mughal Emperor, Jahangir.

The correct answer is option A.

Note Shri Harminder Sahib Ji was attacked several times by the Afghan. Maharaja Ranjit Singh ordered the rebuilding of the structure in marble and copper. He also donated gold to overlay the Sanctorum with gold. Hence it is also known as the Golden Temple.