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Guru Ram Das becomes the fourth Sikh Guru

When
1574
Where
Unspecified location in sources
Episodes
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In August 1574, Bhai Jetha, renamed Ram Das, succeeded Guru Amar Das as the fourth Sikh Guru. He held this office for seven years and subsequently founded the town of Ramdaspur.

Episodes

  1. 30 August 1574 · Unspecified location in sourcesAppointment as Fourth Guru

    Bhai Jetha, renamed Ram Das, succeeded Guru Amar Das as the fourth Sikh Guru on 30 August 1574.

Background and detail

Succession to the Guruship. Bhai Jetha, who had met the third leader of Sikhism at age twelve, was renamed Ram Das. In 1574, he formally became the fourth Guru of Sikhism, succeeding Guru Amar Das.

Tenure and Foundation. Ram Das assumed the guruship on 30 August 1574 and held the office for seven years. Following his coronation, he faced opposition from the sons of Guru Amar Das and founded the town of Ramdaspur.

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Sources

  1. Guru Ram Das Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-27

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