when AD/CE used in india
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Historically, there have been two main eras (or samvats) used for counting years in the Hindu calendar systems (and another one used in South East Asia).
The Shaka Era counts from 78 CE, marking the ascension of King Chashtana in NW India (though it originally may have started earlier). This is still used for the Indian national calendar, an official civil calendar in India, as well as various older calendars.
The Vikram Era counts from 57 BCE, and according to tradition make the victory of the legendary king Vikramaditya over the Sakas. This era is still used for the official calendar of Nepal and there are some calls for it to replace the Shaka Era in India.
Furthermore, various other eras were also used in parts of India: eg the Bengali Era of 593/4 CE, the Nanakshahi (Sikh) Era of 1469 CE and the Hijri (Muslim) Era of 622 CE.
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Historically, there have been two main eras (or samvats) used for counting years in the Hindu calendar systems (and another one used in South East Asia).
The Shaka Era counts from 78 CE, marking the ascension of King Chashtana in NW India (though it originally may have started earlier). This is still used for the Indian national calendar, an official civil calendar in India, as well as various older calendars.
The Vikram Era counts from 57 BCE, and according to tradition make the victory of the legendary king Vikramaditya over the Sakas. This era is still used for the official calendar of Nepal and there are some calls for it to replace the Shaka Era in India.
Furthermore, various other eras were also used in parts of India: eg the Bengali Era of 593/4 CE, the Nanakshahi (Sikh) Era of 1469 CE and the Hijri (Muslim) Era of 622 CE.
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