PM Modi Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat

PM Modi Inaugurates Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat

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Category : State Published on: April 06 2026

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  • The Prime Minister inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat to highlight the legacy of the lesser-known Mauryan ruler.
  • Samrat Samprati (224–215 BC), grandson of Emperor Ashoka, is known as ‘Jain Ashoka’ for promoting Jainism and ahimsa.
  • He played a key role in spreading Jainism to regions like Iran and Arab countries and built numerous Jain temples.
  • The museum aims to create awareness about his contributions to non-violence and Jain culture.
  • His life is documented in Jain texts like Sampratikatha and Parishistaparva.
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