Events

Moments that shaped Punjab, in order, from the timelines of Kosh entries. Each links to the place where it happened.

16th century

  1. 1577Guru Ram Das founds the city around a natural pool. Amritsar

17th century

  1. 1604The Adi Granth is installed in Harmandir Sahib. Amritsar
  2. 1606Guru Hargobind establishes the Akal Takht. Amritsar

20th century

  1. 1919The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, 13 April. Amritsar
  2. 1947Partition puts the border about 28 km west of the city. Amritsar
  3. 1969Guru Nanak Dev University is founded. Amritsar