Khedive

ke-dev', the ruler of Egypt. The term is Turkish, meaning a king, lord, or sovereign. It is applied to the sultan of Turkey's viceroy in Egypt. The name was assumed by agreement with the sultan in 1867. The office and title are hereditary. The khedive resides in Cairo. He is practically independent of his lord, the sultan of Turkey. He rules through a council of six ministers. An English financial adviser has the right to sit in at council meetings, and to veto financial measures. The khedive has a yearly allowance of $500,000.

Khyber (chi'ber) Pass, a narrow mountain pass in eastern Afghanistan. Geographically, as well as historically, it is the most remarkable pass in the world. It is about thirty-three miles in length. A mountain torrent issues at each end. At the narrowest place, the pass is only ten feet in width. Rocks tower up on each side, at one point to a height of 1,300 feet. In addition to its natural strength, the pass is commanded by Afghan fortresses. It has been taken by the British several times. The highest point of the pass is 3,373 feet above sea level. It is the only practicable route for travelers, caravans, or armies between India and Afghanistan. The pass is a two days' march north of Peshawar, the terminus of the British Indian railway system. Some authors believe that the army of Alexander the Great traversed the pass.