Multiple choice

The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be

  1. 601

  2. 300

  3. 330

  4. 407

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Saka era started in 78 AD, while Vikram era started from 58 BC. So, if we want to convert Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I to Vikram era, it will be 465 + 78 + 58 = 601 Vikram Samvat.