Amritsar historically also known as Ramdaspur and colloquially as Ambarsar, is the one of the largest city in the Indian state of Punjab.

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Amritsar has been chosen as one of the heritage cities for HRIDAY scheme of the Government of India. Amritsar is home to Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as "the Golden Temple," one of Sikhism's most spiritually significant and most-visited gurudwaras. The city is also known for its wooden chessboards and chess pieces manufacturing industry.

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Major tourist attractions in Amritsar include Sri Harimindar sahib (Golden Temple), Jallian wala bagh, Maharaja Ranjit Singh Museum, Wagah Border, Gobindgarh Fort and more.