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When did Sakabda commence?

  1. A
    78 A.D.
  2. B
    78 B.C.E.
  3. C
    178 B.C.E.
  4. D
    178 A.D.

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The Shaka Era (Sakabda) commenced in , which marks the ascension of the Kushana emperor Kanishka to the throne. It is also the basis of the Indian National Calendar.

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When did Sakabda commence?
A
78 A.D.
B
78 B.C.E.
C
178 B.C.E.
D
178 A.D.

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