Samprati

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Samprati was a Mauryan emperor of ancient India, traditionally identified as a grandson of Ashoka and noted in Jain tradition for his patronage and support of Jainism.

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Samprati canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Indian monarch
Mauryan emperor
historical figure
associatedWith Jain legends
country Maurya Empire
culture Indian
dynasty Maurya dynasty
linked to: Maurya Empire
era post-Ashokan Maurya period
historicity partly legendary in Jain sources
knownFor patronage of Jainism
support of Jainism
languageContext Sanskrit
mentionedIn Jain tradition
notableFor religious tolerance
spread of Jainism
patronage Jain institutions
Jain monks
Jain temples
region ancient India
reignOver Maurya Empire
relative Ashoka
religion Jainism
successorOf Ashoka (traditional account)
linked to: Ashoka
title Emperor
traditionallyIdentifiedAs grandson of Ashoka

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Dasharatha Maurya successor Samprati
Shalishuka Maurya predecessor Samprati