List of people from Amritsar

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This is a list of notable people from Amritsar .

Spiritual leaders

Freedom fighters

Defense personnel

Sportspersons

Politicians

Entertainers

Writers

Others

Shammi Rana, Indian sports executive and administrator Shammi Rana.jpg
Shammi Rana, Indian sports executive and administrator

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