Samrat Samprati Museum

Samrat Samprati Museum is a Jain heritage museum located at Koba Jain Tirth on the Gandhinagar-Ahmedabad highway in Koba, Gandhinagar district, Gujarat. Dedicated to Mauryan Emperor Samprati, known for patronage of Jainism, the museum displays ancient Jain manuscripts, sculptures, idols, coins and artifacts. It is part of the larger Koba Jain temple complex and serves as an educational centre preserving Jain history, art and culture for visitors and researchers.

Visitors can expect a quiet museum complex within the Koba Jain Tirth campus displaying Jain archaeological and cultural collections. Exhibits include ancient palm-leaf manuscripts, stone and metal idols, sculptures, coins and historical artifacts related to Jainism and Emperor Samprati. The museum has gallery halls with display cases and informational panels. The surroundings include the Jain temple complex, gardens and open areas. Visitors can explore galleries at their own pace and learn about Jain art, history and philosophy.

The museum is dedicated to Emperor Samprati, grandson of Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya Empire, who is traditionally regarded as a great patron of Jainism. It preserves and displays artifacts related to Jain history, including ancient manuscripts, idols and archaeological finds that reflect the historical development of Jain art and culture in Gujarat and India.

The museum holds cultural significance for the Jain community as a centre for preservation and education of Jain heritage, philosophy, literature and art. Located within the Koba Jain Tirth, an important Jain pilgrimage and learning centre, it showcases the religious and cultural traditions of Jainism for visitors and scholars.