Question
The Junagarh inscription goes on to tell us that during the reign of Rudradaman, in the year 72 of the Saka era, there occurred a terrible storm. What would be the time in CE of the occurrence of that terrible storm?
The correct answer is
150 CE
Junagarh Inscription: Converting Saka Year to CE
The question asks for the Common Era (CE) equivalent of the year 72 of the Saka era mentioned in the Junagarh inscription during Rudradaman's reign.
Saka Era to CE Conversion
To convert a year from the Saka era to the Common Era (CE), we add 78 to the Saka year because the Saka era began in 78 CE.
The formula is:
CE Year = Saka Year + 78
Calculation
Given Saka Year = 72.
Using the formula:
CE Year = 72 + 78
CE Year = 150
Conclusion
Therefore, the terrible storm mentioned in the Junagarh inscription occurred in the year 150 CE.
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