Who started the Saka Era and when?

Kadphises in 58 BC

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Rudradaman-I in 78 AD

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Vikramaditya in 58 BC

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Kanishka in 78 AD

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Solution

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

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2. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer (using codes given below the lists)

List-I (Eras) List-II (Reckoned from)

A. Vikrama era 1. 3102 B.C.

B. Saka era 2. 320 A.D.

C. Gupta era 3. 78 A.D.

D. Kali era 4. 58 B.C.

5. 248 A.D.

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Saka era started from

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- \frac{5}{8} = \frac{1}{4}

\frac{6}{8}

\frac{7}{8}

\frac{1}{2}

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