Ancient Indian Eras Quiz

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Which Samvat was used by the Kalchuris?

  • Traikutaka Samvat (correct)
  • Kshatrapa Samvat
  • Vikrama Samvat
  • Saka 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?

  • 1931 (correct)
  • 1952
  • 2066
  • 2070

Which individual is credited with commencing a new Samvat?

<p>Dharmapala (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When converted, 2070 Vikrama Samvat corresponds to which year in the Christian Era?

<p>2013 AD (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference in years between Vikrama Era and Saka Era?

<p>57 Years (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the Badan rock inscription of Pulkeshin–I is dated in the Saka year 465, what would be the equivalent year in Vikrama Samvat?

<p>600 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which era was primarily used during the ancient Indian civilizations for record-keeping?

<p>Vikrama Samvat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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