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Q. Which of the following is the first month of the Saka era?
Answer: Chaitra
Notes: The Saka Era was founded by Kanishka, the emperor of Kushana Empire. It started from the year 78 A.D. The national calendar is based on the Saka Era. Its first month is Chaitra. It starts from 22 March 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for the following official purposes: Gazette of India. News broadcast by All India Radio.

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