<P> The beginning of the Shaka era is now widely equated to the ascension of king Chashtana in 78 CE . His inscriptions , dated to the years 11 and 52 , have been found at Andhau in Kutch region . These years are interpreted as Shaka years 11 ( 89 CE ) and 52 ( 130 CE ) . </P>
who started the saka era which is still used by the government of india
king Chashtana