Ans. Khyber pass is a narrow mountain valley between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is about 50 kilometres long. We go to Afghanistan through this pass.
Q.2 What is the importance of Khyber Pass in History?
Ans. This pass has great importance in history. The Aryans crossed it four thousands years ago. After them came to Mongols, theTatars and then the Muslim Conquerors. It is still an important trade route and before.
Q.3 How many times did Mahmood Ghaznavi cross the Khyber Pass and why?
Ans. Mahmood Ghaznavi was a great Muslim Conqueror. He crossed the Khyber pass seventeen times. He attacked South Asia through this pass.
Q.4 Who lives in the mountains of the Khyber Pass?
Ans. The brave tribesmen of the Frontier live in these mountains. They fought the mighty British Empire for a hundred years and defended their freedom. Now they are the defenders of the Northern Western Frontier province of Pakistan.
Q.5 Which is the highest place along the Pass?
Ans. Landikotal is the highest place along the Pass.