alleryThe Saka Era was founded by:
APulakesin II
BKanishka
CHarsha
DVikramaditya
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Kanishka
1. The Saka Era began in 78 CE and is India's national calendar era.
2. It is widely associated with the Kushan ruler Kanishka.
3. Therefore the Saka Era is credited to Kanishka.
_Source: RRB Group D (RRC) PYQ, held 27-10-2013, Q.71._
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