Anquetil-Duperron, a French scholar and linguist of the 18th century, ventured into the depths of India's intellectual heritage, driven by an insatiable curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. His journey marked a pivotal moment in the exploration of Indian languages, culture, and philosophy. He encountered the sacred scriptures of the Zoroastrians, known as the Avesta, which profoundly influenced his understanding of Indian languages and religions. Duperron's seminal work, "Zend-Avesta," marked the first European translation of Zoroastrian scriptures into a Western language.