Multiple choice

Saka era started from

  1. 78 B.C.

  2. 78 A.D.

  3. 178 A.D.

  4. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Saka era started from 78 A.D. The Satavahana king Shalivahana is credited with the initiation of the era known as Shalivahana Saka to celebrate his victory against the Sakas in the year 78 CE. So the Saka era started from 78 A.D. ears are counted in the Saka Era, which starts its year 0 in the year 78 of the Common Era. 

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