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U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 1996

Indo-Aryan Migrations

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Boghaz-Koi is important because:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: B

Concept External archaeological evidence helps trace the movement and linguistic roots of the Indo-Aryans outside India.

Explanation An inscription dated to c. 1400 BCE was found at Boghaz-Koi (Asia Minor/Turkey). It records a treaty between the Hittites and Mitannis, invoking Vedic gods as witnesses.

Logical Breakup
Vedic Gods (B): The inscription explicitly names Indra, Mitra, Varuna, and the Nasatyas (Ashvins).
Logic: This proves that the culture associated with the Vedas had a presence or influence in West Asia before or during their arrival in India.

Active Recall

Question

Which four Vedic gods are mentioned in the Boghaz-Koi inscription?

Answer

Indra, Mitra, Varuna, and the two Nasatyas (Ashvins).

Core Insight

The Boghaz-Koi inscription is the earliest 'physical' written record of the Vedic deities, appearing thousands of miles away from the Indian heartland.

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