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The Saka era started from the year _____.

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124 BC
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78 BC
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78 AD
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124 AD
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The correct option is B 78 AD
Kanishka was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century. He was famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. Kanishka ascended the throne in 78 CE, and that this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era.

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