Boghaz Koi Inscription: Aryan Deities Invoked
The Boghaz Koi inscription, discovered in Asia Minor and dating to the 14th century BCE, is significant for mentioning several Indo-Aryan deities.
This inscription is essentially a treaty document where specific deities are invoked as witnesses.
Key Deities Mentioned
The Aryan deities explicitly named in the Boghaz Koi inscription are:
- Indra
- Nasatya (representing the Ashvins)
- Mitra
- Varuna
These deities represent important figures from the early Vedic pantheon and confirm the presence of Indo-Aryan religious beliefs in the region during that period.
Important Questions from Vedic Age
Which of the following statement is true about the Vedic culture ?
_______ was considered to be most valuable possession in the Early Vedic Period.
Which of the following statements about the Punch - marked coins is incorrect?
- Considering the prevalent metallurgical practices and economic conditions of ancient India, which metal constituted the primary material for the vast majority of punch-marked coins, characterized by their diverse symbols?
Consider the following statements about Gana, Sanghas, and Mahajanpadas
1. In a gana or a sangha, there were not one, but many rulers
2. Both the Buddha and Mahavira belonged to Mahajanpadas
3. Between the sixth and the fourth centuries BCE, Magadha (in present-day Bihar) became the most powerful mahajanapada
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
