Indo-Aryan Migrations
Importance of Boghaz-Koi Inscription | Vedic Gods
Boghaz-Koi is historically important because its 14th-century BCE inscriptions mention the names of Vedic gods like Indra and Varuna.
Primary Reference: NCERT Class 11 - Ancient India (R.S. Sharma)
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Exam Year
1996
Evidence Source
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[U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 1996]
Detailed Solution & Historical Context
Concept
External archaeological evidence helps trace the movement and linguistic roots of the Indo-Aryans outside India.
Authentic Source Evidence
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.
Analytical Breakdown
Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Which four Vedic gods are mentioned in the Boghaz-Koi inscription?"
Indra, Mitra, Varuna, and the two Nasatyas (Ashvins).
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"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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