Multiple choice

The Saka era commenced in

  1. 50 BC

  2. 28 AD

  3. 78 AD

  4. 129 AD
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Saka era is an ancient Indian era that began in 78 AD, traditionally attributed to the ascension of the Kushana emperor Kanishka. It is the basis for the Indian National Calendar used by the Government of India. This era is widely used in historical inscriptions and traditional Hindu calendars.

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