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    Question

    Which of the following statements given below about the post-Mauryan period is correct? 

    A Saka era was started by the greatest Saka ruler, Rudradaman I. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Kushana dynasty was founded by Kanishka. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Christian missionary to India under St. Thomas came to the court of Gondophernes. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Menander, an Indo-greek king embraced Jainism Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    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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