WBCS.LIVE practice question

In which year was Sakabda started?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. 78 A. D.
  2. 58 A. D.
  3. 273 B. C.
  4. 420 A. D.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: 78 A. D.

Explanation: The correct answer is A. 78 A. D. Sakabda, also known as the Shaka Era, was started in 78 A.D. by Kanishka I, the most prominent ruler of the Kushan Dynasty. The Saka Era is a historical calendar era used in Indian calendars such as the Indian National Calendar (introduced officially in 1957 and used by the Government of India).