Q. The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. Which of the following year will be similar in Vikram Samvat? Answer:
601
Notes: The Saka era started in 78 AD, while Vikram era started from 58 BC. So if we want to convert Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I to Vikram era, it will be 465 + 78 + 58 = 601 Vikram Samvat.