Yes. In Jain history, temples (derasar) are often built or funded by kings and imperial patrons, just as they are by Jain lay communities. Here are a couple of well-known patterns:

• Kings as patrons: Rajput and Solanki rulers, and other regional kings, frequently supported or sponsored Jain temples and monastic sites as part of their dharma-patrons program. Example contexts include Gujarat and Rajasthan where kings supported temple-building and endowments for Jain communities.

• Famous temple examples linked to kings:

- Ranakpur Jain temple (Rajasthan) is a landmark example built under royal patronage in the 15th century. While local Jain merchants financed the project, it received strong support from the Mewar king, Rana Kumbha, enabling the temple’s completion. - In Gujarat, the Solanki (Chaulukya) kings were noted patrons of Jain temples and institutions during their era, contributing to the growth of Jain sacred sites.

• Digambar and Shwetambar perspectives: Both traditions honor temple worship and pilgrimage for the Tirthankaras, but they may differ in historical emphasis on patronage and temple administration. In practice, many temples serve both communities or may be affiliated with a particular sect or monk lineage. The core spiritual purpose—samyak darshan, tapas, and reverence for the Tirthankaras—remains the same.

If you have a specific king, temple, or region in mind, I can give you a precise Jain-historical explanation in simple terms.