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UPSC 1997: The Badami rock inscription of Pulakesin I is dated in the Saka year 465. If the same were to be dated in Vikrama Samvat, the year would be
(a)601
(b)300
(c)330
(d)407
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (a) 601
Vikrama Samvat began in 57 BCE, whereas the Saka era starts in 78 CE, making Vikrama Samvat exactly 135 years ahead of the Saka era. Therefore Saka 465 + 135 = Vikrama Samvat 601. Option (a) is correct. ([sarthaks.com](https://www.sarthaks.com/3528678/the-badami-rock-inscription-of-pulakesin-i-is-dated-in-the-saka-year-465?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1997, GS Paper 1, as Question 102. It falls under Ancient History > Archaeology & Epigraphy.
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