INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Kanishka the Great, was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century. He is famous for his military, political, and spiritual achievements. Kanishka ascended the throne in 78 CE, and that this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era.

Detailed explanation-2: -These years are interpreted as Shaka years 11 (89 CE) and 52 (130 CE). A previously more common view was that the beginning of the Shaka era corresponds to the ascension of Kanishka I in 78 CE.

Detailed explanation-3: -This era is called the ‘Saka’ era.

Detailed explanation-4: -The “Saka Era” began in the year 78 AD. The Government of India adopted it as Indian National Calendar in 1957. It is believed that the Saka Era was founded by King Kanishka in 78 AD. The Saka calendar consists of 365 days and 12 months which is similar to the structure of the Gregorian Calendar.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kanishka was the emperor of the Kushan dynasty in the second century. He was noted for his military, political and spiritual achievements. Kanishka dated 78 B.C. Ascended the throne, and this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era.