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When did the Vikrama Era begin?

When did the Vikrama Era begin? Correct Answer 57 BC

The Vikrama Era began in 57 BC.
  • It is said (as per the Jain book Kālakācāryakathā) that Vikram Era was founded King Vikramāditya gained victory over the Śakas.
  • However, V. A. Smith and D. R. Bhandarkar (Archaeologist) believed that Chandragupta II adopted the title of Vikramaditya. It was he who changed the era's name to "Vikrama Samvat".
  • Vikram Samvat is also considered to be the official calendar of Nepal.
  • The first day of the Vikram Samvat calendar is celebrated after Diwali in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra.

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