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Also Known As Bhai Jetha
Born 1534 • Lahore • India
Died 1581 (aged 47) • Goindwal • India
Founder Amritsar

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The Golden Temple with its ornate gold exterior stands beside the white Clock Tower, both reflected in the surrounding pool in Amritsar, India.
The 10 Sikh Gurus and Mardana, Guru Nanak's companion
Guru Nanak
Guru Angad
Guru Amar Das
Guru Arjan
Guru Hargobind
Guru Har Rai
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