| S.No | Word | English Meaning | Urdu Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arms | Weapons or military equipment | ہتھیارات |
| 2 | Beyond | Farther or more distant than | اس پار |
| 3 | Bales | Large bundles of goods, typically wrapped in cloth or plastic | بورے |
| 4 | Caravan | A group of travelers journeying together, often across a desert | قافلہ |
| 5 | Conquerors | Those who successfully overcome or defeat others | فاتحین |
| 6 | Defended | Protected or guarded against attack | محافظت کیا |
| 7 | Delicious | Highly pleasing to the taste; very tasty | ذائقہ دار |
| 8 | Famous | Widely known and recognized | مشہور |
| 9 | Frontier | A border or boundary between two regions | سرحد |
| 10 | Mighty | Extremely powerful or strong | طاقتور |
| 11 | Mule trains | Caravans or groups of pack mules used for transportation | خزانہ گار |
| 12 | Narrow | Of small width or limited width | تنگ |
| 13 | Obtain | To acquire or get possession of something | حاصل کرنا |
| 14 | Post | A place where mail or messages are sent or received | ڈاک گھر |
| 15 | Route | A path or way to get from one place to another | راستہ |
| 16 | Spices | Aromatic substances used to flavor food | مصالحے |
| 17 | Stretched | Extended or lengthened | پھیلایا |
| 18 | Zigzag | A pattern or path with sharp turns or angles | زیگزیگ |
Q.1 What is the Khyber Pass? How long is it? Where does the Pass take us?
Ans. The Khyber Pass is a well-known mountain pass, a narrow valley. It stretches for around fifty kilometers. It leads to Afghanistan, and on the other side lies the renowned city of Peshawar.
Q.2 When did Aryans cross it, and how many times did Mahmood Ghaznavi cross it, and why?
Ans. The Aryans crossed the Khyber Pass approximately four thousand years ago to enter Pakistan. Sultan Mahmood Ghaznavi crossed the pass seven times. His reason for crossing it was to invade the sub-continent.
Q.3 What is the economic importance of Khyber Pass? Why was it a significant trade route historically?
Ans. Khyber Pass holds economic importance as a trade route connecting different regions. It’s a vital link between East Asian and Central Asian countries for trading. The pass facilitates the transfer of goods like mirrors, furs, skins, and fruits.
Q.4 What did camel caravans carry? What has replaced these caravans?
Ans. Camel caravans transported goods such as mirrors, furs, skins, fruits, spices, silk, and carpets across the region. These caravans have been replaced by modern means like trains, trucks, and lorries, which are faster and more advanced for transportation.
Q.5 Who resides in the mountains of Khyber Pass?
Ans.The courageous tribal people and Pathans live in the Khyber Pass mountains. They fought against the powerful British Empire for a century, defending their freedom. Though now part of Pakistan, they continue to safeguard the North-Western frontier.
Q.6 Why is Landi Kotal famous along the Pass?
Ans. Landi Kotal is renowned along the Pass because it’s the highest point roughly thirty kilometers away from the Jamrod Check Post. It’s also a market where many enjoy dishes like Tikkas and Chapli Kabab. The area offers beautiful scenery as the road winds down.
Q.7 What is the historical significance of Khyber Pass?
Ans. The historical significance of Khyber Pass is substantial. Muslim conquerors like Sultan Mahmood Ghaznavi, Shahabuddin Ghouri, Babur, and Ahmed Shah Abdali traversed this pass, often using it as a route to attack and conquer South Asia.
Q.8 Briefly describe the route from Peshawar to Khyber Pass.
Ans. The journey to Khyber Pass begins in Peshawar’s central city. About fourteen kilometers from there lies the Jamrod Check Post, issuing permits and surrounded by mountains. The road continues in a zigzag manner to Landi Kotal, thirty kilometers away, and eventually reaches the frontier post between Pakistan and Afghanistan after another ten kilometers.