INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Saka Year is how many years behind the Christian Era?
A
50
B
75
C
78
D
100
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Śaka Samvat is generally 78 years behind of Gregorian Calendar, except during January to March, when it is behind by 79 years.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Shaka epoch is the vernal equinox of the year AD 78. The year of the official Shaka Calendar is tied to the Gregorian date of 22 March every year, except in Gregorian leap years when it starts on 21 March.

Detailed explanation-4: -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 AD/ CE, and this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era.

Detailed explanation-5: -Introduction to Shakas The Indo-Greek rule lasted from about 180 BC till about 55 BC. The Sakas (also written Shakas), alternatively known as Indo-Scythians, invaded northwest India in the first century BC onwards.

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