• Samprati is traditionally described in Jain historical accounts as a grandson of Emperor Ashoka.

  • He is remembered for his association with Jainism.

  • Jain traditions credit him with supporting the spread of Jainism across different regions.

  • He is sometimes referred to as “Jain Ashoka” because of his patronage of Jainism.

  • In April 2026, a museum dedicated to Samrat Samprati and Jain history was inaugurated at Koba, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

Key Pointers

  • Dynasty: Mauryan

  • Relationship: Grandson of Ashoka according to traditional accounts

  • Religion: Jainism

  • Historical importance: Patronage/spread of Jainism

  • UPSC angle: Mauryan history + Jainism