Question
Which of the following statements given below about the post-Mauryan period is correct?
Solution
The Saka or Salivahana era is an important period. It has been used in many ancient Sanskrit and Indian inscriptions in Indonesia and Indo-China. It is believed that the Saka Era was founded by King Kanishka in 78 AD. The Sakas, also known as Shakas in the first century, invaded NorthWest India. Sakas were a group of Iranian Nomadic pastoral tribes.
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