Calendrical eras: Victory commemorated by Vikrama Samvat (58 BCE). Vikramaditya of Ujjain is said to have started the Vikrama Samvat in 58 BCE to commemorate victory over which group? Choose the correct adversary.
General Knowledge
Indian History
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AHuns
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BGreeks (Yavanas)
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CKushanas
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DSakas (Scythians)
Answer
Correct Answer: Sakas (Scythians)
Explanation
GivenIdentify the foe linked with the founding of Vikrama Samvat.
Concept/ApproachTradition associates Vikramaditya's era with victory over the Sakas (Scythians). Hence, 58 BCE marks that commemorative origin.
Final AnswerSakas (Scythians).