Consider the following eras in early India : 1. Shaka era 2. Kalach

Consider the following eras in early India :

  • 1. Shaka era
  • 2. Kalachuri era
  • 3. Vikrama era
  • 4. Harsha era
  • 5. Gupta era

Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above eras starting with the earliest ?

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
3 - 1 - 5 - 2 - 4
2 - 3 - 1 - 4 - 5
3 - 1 - 2 - 5 - 4
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UPSC CAPF – 2024
The chronological order of the given eras, starting with the earliest, is based on their commencement years:
1. Vikrama Era (Vikram Samvat): Commenced in 57 BCE.
2. Shaka Era (Saka Samvat): Commenced in 78 CE.
3. Kalachuri Era (Chedi Era): Commenced in 248-249 CE.
4. Gupta Era: Commenced in 319-320 CE.
5. Harsha Era (Harsha Samvat): Commenced in 606 CE.
Arranging these based on their start dates gives the order: Vikrama (3), Shaka (1), Kalachuri (2), Gupta (5), Harsha (4), which corresponds to 3 – 1 – 2 – 5 – 4.
Understanding the start dates of major historical eras in early India is crucial for chronological ordering.
The Vikrama Samvat is associated with King Vikramaditya. The Shaka Samvat is widely believed to have been started by the Kushana ruler Kanishka, although other theories exist; it is the basis of the Indian national calendar. The Kalachuri or Chedi era was used by the Kalachuri dynasty in Central India and parts of Gujarat. The Gupta era was founded by Chandragupta I of the Gupta dynasty. The Harsha era was founded by Harshavardhana.
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