Multiple choice

The victory by Chandra Gupta Maurya over which dynasty is commemorated by the Vikram era?

  1. Parthians

  2. Sakas

  3. Bactrians

  4. Hunas

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Vikram era (Vikram Samvat) commemorates Chandra Gupta Maurya's victory over the Sakas. This calendar begins in 57 BCE and marks the establishment of Chandra Gupta's power after defeating the Saka rulers. It is one of India's major calendar systems still in use.