Kalacuri Era
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The Kalacuri Era was a Hindu
system of year numbering started by the Abhira King Isvarasena, in which the year numbering started at some time from 248-250 CE
. It was first used in Gujurat and Maharashtra
, from where it spread to Madhya Pradesh
and Uttar Pradesh
where it was used until the 13th century CE.
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
system of year numbering started by the Abhira King Isvarasena, in which the year numbering started at some time from 248-250 CE
Common Era
Common Era ,abbreviated as CE, is an alternative designation for the calendar era originally introduced by Dionysius Exiguus in the 6th century, traditionally identified with Anno Domini .Dates before the year 1 CE are indicated by the usage of BCE, short for Before the Common Era Common Era...
. It was first used in Gujurat and Maharashtra
Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a state located in India. It is the second most populous after Uttar Pradesh and third largest state by area in India...
, from where it spread to Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh , often called the Heart of India, is a state in central India. Its capital is Bhopal and Indore is the largest city....
and Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh abbreviation U.P. , is a state located in the northern part of India. With a population of over 200 million people, it is India's most populous state, as well as the world's most populous sub-national entity...
where it was used until the 13th century CE.