Multiple choice

Fill in the blank: The Saka era started from ______________.

  1. 78 AD

  2. 78 BC

  3. 70 AD

  4. 70 BC
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Explanation

The Saka Era began in 78 AD, commemorating the ascension of the Saka king to power or the establishment of Shaka rule in western India. This calendar system was widely used in historical Indian inscriptions and documents. The Government of India adopted the Saka Era as its official national calendar in 1957 (with year 0 starting in 78 AD), alongside the Gregorian calendar for official purposes.

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