Asked: U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1992medium Level
ID: 6ae793b94aac9c32d5e3e1d0
QUESTION STATEMENT:द्विभाषी / Bilingual
विक्रम संवत्‌ कब से प्रारंभ हुआ?
When did the Vikrama Era begin?
SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
78 ई.
78 AD
B
57 ई.पू.
57 BC
Correct
C
72 ई.पू.
72 BC
D
56 ई.पू.
56 BC
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option B(57 ई.पू.)
विक्रम संवत् (जिसे कृत संवत् अथवा मालव संवत् भी कहा जाता है) का प्रारंभ 57 ई.पू. (57 BC) में मालवा के राजा विक्रमादित्य द्वारा शकों पर विजय के उपलक्ष्य में माना जाता है।
The Vikrama Era (historically designated also as Krita Era or Malava Era) commenced in 57 BC, traditionally commemorating King Vikramaditya of Ujjain's victory over the Shakas.
Subject: Indian History•Topic: History of Ancient India•Subtopic: Post Mauryan Period
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