- Gurkha - Wikipedia
Gurkhas are closely associated with the khukuri, a forward-curving knife, and have a reputation for fearless military prowess Former Indian Army Chief of Staff Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw once stated that: "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha "
- Why Gurkhas Are the Fiercest Fighters on the Planet
These warriors can take down tanks and fight battalions independently and on foot In 1815, the British Army tried to conquer Nepal, but it was easily defeated by Nepal’s warriors: the Gurkhas
- Who are the Gurkhas? - BBC News
Gurkhas have been part of the British Army for almost 200 years, but who are these fearsome Nepalese fighters? "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese Gurkha
- Why Gurkhas Are Considered The Toughest Soldiers In The World
One fighting force from Nepal, the Gurkhas, which are still active today, continue to command the respect of militaries around the world
- Gurkha | Meaning, Knife, Soldiers, Army | Britannica
The term Gurkha refers to the region around the town of Gurkha, whose Shah dynasty (1559–2008) consolidated the modern state of Nepal through military conquest in the late 18th century The dynasty continued to rule Nepal until the monarchy was abolished in 2008
- Who are Gurkhas? The complete history of Gurkhas Gorkhas - KHHI
The Gurkhas represent nearly all the ethnic groups of Nepal even though Magars, Rais, Gurungs and Tamangs form a majority within the ranks Gurkhas are famous for their courage, loyalty, neutrality and impartiality
- Who are they | The Gurkha Welfare Trust | About the Gurkhas
The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life
- GURKHAS: THEIR HISTORY, HEROICS AND FIGHTING SKILLS | Facts . . .
Gurkhas get their name from the Nepalese region Gorkha, where the first Nepali dynasty took root in the 18th century They're blessed, according to legend, by the 8th century Hindu warrior-saint Guru Gorakhnath, who gave them their famous kukri curved knives
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