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 AD/ CE, and this date was used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era .

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 beginning of the Shaka era is now widely equated to the ascension of king Chashtana in 78 CE. His inscriptions, dated to the years 11 and 52, have been found at Andhau in Kutch region. These years are interpreted as Shaka years 11 (89 CE) and 52 (130 CE).

Detailed explanation-4: -It is believed that the Saka Era was founded by King Kanishka in 78 AD. The Sakas, also known as Shakas in the first century, invaded NorthWest India. Sakas were a group of Iranian Nomadic pastoral tribes.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Śaka, or Salivāhana, era (ad 78), now used throughout India, is the most important of all. It has been used not only in many Indian inscriptions but also in ancient Sanskrit inscriptions in Indochina and Indonesia. The reformed calendar promulgated by the Indian government from…