Question

Write short notes -
Khyber Pass

Answer 1

1. The Khyber Pass has proved to be very important in Indian history.
2. During the ancient period, the trade between India and Central Asia was carried via. this pass.
3. After the Persian Emperor Darius, Alexander came, to India, via. this pass and so did Mahmud Ghazni, Babur, Nadir Shah, and Ahmed Shah Abdali.
4. The British built a railway line with its last destination at a place called 'Jamrud' near Peshawar in Pakistan, Jamrud in the doorway of Khyber Pass.