Which of the following kings started the Shaka era?

Q. Which of the following kings started the Shaka era?
Answer: Kanishka
Notes: Kanishka, who was the third ruler of the Kushana empire believed to have started the shaka era. He ascended the throne in 78 AD, and this date is used as the beginning of the Saka calendar era. It is now used by the Government of India for its calendar.

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