alleryThe Gupta calendar era is generally dated to roughly which year?
A57 BCE
B78 CE
C319 CE
D550 CE
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 319 CE
1. The epoch of the Gupta era is generally dated to c. 319 CE.
2. 57 BCE is the Vikrama Samvat and 78 CE the Shaka era.
3. 550 CE is near the end of the dynasty.
_Source: Wikipedia, Samudragupta, Period_
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