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Which Hindu Kush pass did Alexander the Great use to travel northward?
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Historical records indicate that Alexander the Great utilized the Khawak Pass, located in the Panjshir River valley, for his northward journey across the Hindu Kush mountains.1
While the Kushan Pass is also associated with his military movements, it is identified as the route he crossed when traveling southward.1