Who among the following introduced the Saka era?

Q. Who among the following introduced the Saka era?
Answer: Kanishka
Notes: The Saka Era was founded by Kanishka, the emperor of Kushana Empire from the year 78 A.D. The year of the modern Saka Calendar is tied to the Gregorian date of 22 March every year, except in Gregorian leap years when it starts on 21 March.

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