Book of Indian Eras, with Tables for Calculating Indian Dates c6.38

c6.38

In confirmation of the accuracy of this process Abu Rihân quotes the following formula from the astronomical tables of Durlabha of Multân:—“Set down 848 and add the Lok-Kâl or vulgar reckoning; the sum will show the year of the Saka era.” Abu Rihân then gives the following example:—"Set down the actual date (year 953 of Saka in which he was writing) of Saka, and deduct 848, the remainder 105 will be the Lok-Kâl, and the year of the fall of Somnâth will be 98."