Samrat Samprati Museum Inaugurated

  • Recently, the Prime Minister inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat to promote awareness of ancient Indian history.
  • The museum highlights the legacy of Samrat Samprati, a lesser-known Mauryan ruler and grandson of Ashoka.
  • Samprati ruled during 224-215 BC and was also known as Indrapalit, Sangat, and Vigatashok.
  • He is regarded as a major patron of Jainism and promoter of the principle of ahimsa (non-violence).
  • Due to his contributions, he is often referred to as the “Jain Ashoka.”
  • He played a key role in spreading Jainism beyond India, including regions like Iran and Arab countries. ....
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