<P> The beginning of the Shaka era is now widely equated to the ascension of king Chashtana in 78 CE . His inscriptions , dated to the years 11 and 52 , have been found at Andhau in Kutch region . These years are interpreted as Shaka years 11 ( 89 CE ) and 52 ( 130 CE ) . A previously more common view was that the beginning of the Shaka era corresponds to the ascension of Kanishka I in 78 CE . However , the latest research by Henry Falk indicates that Kanishka ascended the throne in 127 CE . Moreover , Kanishka was not a Shaka , but a Kushana ruler . Other historical candidates have included rulers such as Vima Kadphises , Vonones , and Nahapana . </P>
<P> The beginning of the Shaka era is now widely equated to the ascension of king Chashtana in 78 CE . His inscriptions , dated to the years 11 and 52 , have been found at Andhau in Kutch region . These years are interpreted as Shaka years 11 ( 89 CE ) and 52 ( 130 CE ) . A previously more common view was that the beginning of the Shaka era corresponds to the ascension of Kanishka I in 78 CE . However , the latest research by Henry Falk indicates that Kanishka ascended the throne in 127 CE . Moreover , Kanishka was not a Shaka , but a Kushana ruler . Other historical candidates have included rulers such as Vima Kadphises , Vonones , and Nahapana . </P>
who started the saka era still used by the government of india
who started the saka era still used by the government of india
king Chashtana
king Chashtana