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Who started the Saka Era, which is still used by the Government of India?

  1. Kanishka

  2. Vikramaditya

  3. Samudragupta

  4. Ashoka
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The Saka Era was founded by Kushan ruler Kanishka I in 78 CE. This calendar system continues to be used by the Government of India for official purposes alongside the Gregorian calendar. The other rulers listed founded different eras: Vikramaditya (Vikrama Era 57 BCE), Ashoka, and Samudragupta were associated with different time periods.

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