Samprati
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Samprati (r. 224 – 215 BCE) was the 5th Emperor of the Maurya empire. He was the son of 3rd Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's son, Kunala and succeeded his cousin, 4th Mauryan Emperor Dasharatha, as emperor of the Maurya Empire. He built 1,50,000[clarification needed] Jain Derasars (Jainalaya/Jain Mandir/Jain Temple) and made 1,50,00,000[clarification needed] Jain idols. He was also believed to have taken an oath to dig the foundation of a new Jinalaya every day and would not do navakrashi (Jain breakfast) until it was completed.
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Quick Facts 5th Mauryan Emperor, Reign ...
Samprati | |
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Chakravartin | |
5th Mauryan Emperor | |
Reign | c. 224 – c. 215 BCE |
Coronation | 224 BCE |
Predecessor | Dasharatha Maurya |
Successor | Emperor Shalishuka Maurya |
Issue | Emperor Shalishuka Maurya |
Dynasty | Maurya |
Father | Crown Prince Kunala |
Mother | Crown Princess Kanchanamala |
Religion | Jainism[1] |
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