It has been very influential throughout the course of history in its role as a part of military strategy. [[Alexander the Great]], the [[Muslims]], the [[Aryans]], and the [[British]] all used the pass for military reasons. However, it has often proved difficult to penetrate owing to the defensive positions taken from above by local tribesman. | It has been very influential throughout the course of history in its role as a part of military strategy. [[Alexander the Great]], the [[Muslims]], the [[Aryans]], and the [[British]] all used the pass for military reasons. However, it has often proved difficult to penetrate owing to the defensive positions taken from above by local tribesman. |