How far is it from pataliputa to the Khyber pass? 250 miles, 500 miles, 1000 miles or 2000 miles

The distance from Pataliputra (the ancient name for the city of Patna in present-day India) to the Khyber Pass (a mountain pass in the northwest of Pakistan, connecting Pakistan with Afghanistan) is approximately 1000 miles. This distance is an approximate figure since ancient routes did not always follow straight paths as modern roads do, but roughly, Pataliputra is about 1000 miles away from the Khyber Pass.

Extra: Pataliputra was the capital of many ancient Indian dynasties, including the Maurya and Gupta empires, and was an important city in ancient India. The Khyber Pass has been a strategic military location for millennia, serving as a gateway for armies invading the Indian subcontinent. It has been part of the historic Silk Road, connecting the East and West for trade and cultural exchange. Geographically, it cuts through the northeastern part of the Spin Ghar mountains. Due to its location and terrain, the pass has long been a significant trade route between Central Asia and South Asia and an important military site