Why in News?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum at Koba Tirth in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the occasion of Bhagwan Mahavir Jayanti. The museum highlights the legacy of Samrat Samprati, a Mauryan emperor known for promoting Jainism
Who was Samrat Samprati?
- Period: c. 224β215 BCE
- Dynasty: Mauryan Dynasty
- Lineage:
- Grandson of Emperor Ashoka
- Son of Kunala
Key Contributions
- Promoted Jainism across India
- Converted to Jainism by monk Suhastin
- Disciple of Acharya Bhadrabahu
- Known for:
- Construction of Jain temples
- Spreading Jain teachings
- Commissioning lakhs of Tirthankara idols
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