Question

A)Asaf Khan who (1) the expedition against the city, (2).
that
the little country which (3) by a woman would (4) very easily
without (5)
even a blow. It was to his surprise when he (6)
that the city (7)
to offer a strong resistance. He (8)
with him
only a small force to fight the battle.
(1/2*8=4]

Answer 1

what is this i can not understand this question

Answer 2

Answer:

(1)had led

(2)expected

(3)was ruled

(4)be taken

(5)striking

(6)had found

(7)was preparing

(8)had brought