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1. Indra

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   Role in the Early Vedic Period
   In the earliest layers of the Rigveda, Indra functions as a near-exclusive military patron. He is the archetype of the heroic warrior, leading the Aryan tribes in skirmishes against indigenous peoples, often described as dasa or dasyu. His victories are frequently paralleled with successful cattle raids or the destruction of fortified enemy settlements.
   Later theological shifts, particularly during the consolidation of [Brahmanical power…