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Medieval History UPPSC 1999 GS-I
Question

Who among the following is credited with initiating a new Samvat?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Lakshman sena

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Lakshman sena”.
Lakshman Sena, the last king of the Sena dynasty (11th-12th centuries CE), is credited with initiating a new Samvat, which is known as the Bengal Era (AD 1119) or Lakshman Sena Era. This era is still used in some parts of Bengal.

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