Amritsar

[ uhm-rit-ser ]

noun

1. a city in NW Punjab, in NW India: site of the holiest shrine of the Sikh religion.

Amritsar

/ æmˈrɪtsə /

noun

1. a city in India, in NW Punjab: centre of the Sikh religion; site of a massacre in 1919 of unarmed supporters of Indian self-government by British troops; in 1984 the Golden Temple, fortified by Sikhs, was attacked by Indian troops with the loss of many Sikh lives. Pop: 975 695 (2001)

Example Sentences

In 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ordered a siege on separatists occupying the Golden Temple in Amritsar, the holiest site in Sikhism.

From Los Angeles Times

He is wanted in nearly two dozen cases, including some of terrorism and sedition, and in September, his properties in Amritsar and Chandigarh cities were seized.

From BBC

Born in the Nathu Chak village in the north-western state of Punjab, a young Pannun moved with his parents and siblings to Khankot village in Amritsar.

From BBC

At the direction of Mrs. Gandhi, Indian soldiers responded by raiding the religion’s holiest place of worship, the Golden Temple in Amritsar, to remove Sikh separatists, killing hundreds, according to official figures.

From New York Times

Sikhs lit candles to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, at the illuminated Golden Temple, in Amritsar, India.

From Seattle Times