Book Title: Emperor Samprati Diwakar Chitrakatha 044
Author(s): Jinottamsuri, Shreechand Surana
Publisher: Mahavir Seva Trust Mumbai

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________________ Emperor Samprati Not much time passed before Emperor When he arrived near Kashi the spies informed the Ashoka died. The state of Magadh was in king of Kashi - Emperor Samprati is mourning for some time. When Samprati a great and accomcould compose himself he thought plished warrior. He VA N U I should has an invincible army. To fight a war expand my with him is to emempire. brace destruction, The kings of Kashi and other states jointly decided Nothing will be gained by bloodshed. The rising sun cannot be covered by clouds. SO With a large army he launched his mission of conquering Kashi, Kaushal, and other states. After this conquest Emperor Samprati came to Avanti. He was given a grand reception. These kings welcomed Samprati and offered him rich gifts and their daughters in marriage. Samprati accepted the gifts in goodwill - I don't require your riches. (We accept your Neither do I want to destroy the people. Live sovereignty. peacefully under the reign of Magadh. That is my only command. Hail Emperor Samprati! Long live Emperor Samprati! After annexing Kashi and other eastern states, Samprati marched to the west and conquered Malava, Gujarat, Saurashtra, and many other states. He spread the Magadh empire far and wide. 22 For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.org

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