The Junagarh inscription goes on to tell us that during the reign of Rudra-daman, 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?

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The Junagarh inscription goes on to tell us that during the reign of Rudra-daman, 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?

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History

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CAPF

The year 72 of the Saka era corresponds to 150 CE. The Saka era begins in the year 78 CE, and by adding 72 years, the resultant year is 150 CE.