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Questions and Answers
Which Samvat was used by the Kalchuris?
Which Samvat was used by the Kalchuris?
- Traikutaka Samvat (correct)
- Kshatrapa Samvat
- Vikrama Samvat
- Saka Samvat
Who introduced the Chalukya-Vikrama Samvat?
Who introduced the Chalukya-Vikrama Samvat?
- Someshwar-I
- Vikramaditya-VI (correct)
- Krishna III
- Tailap-II
What will be the year of Saka Samvat in December 2009?
What will be the year of Saka Samvat in December 2009?
- 1931 (correct)
- 1952
- 2066
- 2070
Which individual is credited with commencing a new Samvat?
Which individual is credited with commencing a new Samvat?
When converted, 2070 Vikrama Samvat corresponds to which year in the Christian Era?
When converted, 2070 Vikrama Samvat corresponds to which year in the Christian Era?
What is the difference in years between Vikrama Era and Saka Era?
What is the difference in years between Vikrama Era and Saka Era?
If the Badan rock inscription of Pulkeshin–I is dated in the Saka year 465, what would be the equivalent year in Vikrama Samvat?
If the Badan rock inscription of Pulkeshin–I is dated in the Saka year 465, what would be the equivalent year in Vikrama Samvat?
Which era was primarily used during the ancient Indian civilizations for record-keeping?
Which era was primarily used during the ancient Indian civilizations for record-keeping?
Study Notes
Ancient Indian Eras
- Samvat is a term used for different calendar eras in ancient India.
- Kalchuris used Vikrama Samvat.
- Chalukya-Vikrama Samvat was introduced by Vikramaditya-VI.
- Lakshman Sen started a new Samvat.
- Saka Samvat in December 2009 was 1931.
- 2070 Vikrama Samvat is equal to 2013 AD.
- The difference between Vikrama Era and Saka Era is 78 years.
- The Badan rock inscription of Pulkeshin–I is dated 465 Saka year, equivalent to 600 Vikrama Samvat.
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Test your knowledge on the various calendar eras used in ancient India, including Vikrama Samvat and Saka Samvat. This quiz explores historical figures who contributed to these calendars and significant inscriptions related to them. Dive into the rich history of India's timekeeping systems!
