alleryThe Vikrama Samvat calendar era begins in which year?
A78 CE
B57 BCE
C319 CE
D1 CE
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 57 BCE
1. Vikrama Samvat is an Indian calendar era beginning in 57 BCE.
2. The Gupta era starts c. 319 CE, and the Shaka era is dated 78 CE.
3. 1 CE is the start of the Christian era.
_Source: Wikipedia, Chandragupta II, Vikram Samvat_
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