- 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 "
- The Gurkhas - National Army Museum
Gurkhas are recruited from several different ethnic groups, clans and tribes These include the Khas (or Chhetri), Gurung, Magar, Limbu, Tamang and Rai, among others Most Gurkhas are either Hindu or Buddhist Around 100,000 Gurkhas fought in the First World War (1914-18)
- Gurkha | Meaning, Knife, Soldiers, Army | Britannica
Gurkha, soldier from Nepal serving in either the British or Indian army 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
- Who are Gurkhas? The complete history of Gurkhas Gorkhas - KHHI
About 120 km north west of Kathmandu, Gorkha is a small mid western district in Nepal in today's context but with immense historic significance with a population of around 270 thousands (till early 2020) where majority of people belonging to Thapa, Magar, Gurung, Rai tribes reside
- Who are they | The Gurkha Welfare Trust | About the Gurkhas
Gurkhas are traditionally recruited from the hill people of Nepal, who trace their roots right back to an 8th century Hindu warrior, Guru Gorakhnath They first encountered the British in 1814, when the British East India Company fought against them during the Anglo-Nepalese War
- Who Are the Gurkhas? - everestforge. com
For more than two centuries, the Gurkhas have been revered around the world as fearless warriors, loyal soldiers, and proud sons of the Himalayas Hailing primarily from Nepal, these men have served in the British Army, Indian Army, and UN peacekeeping missions with unmatched bravery and honor
- A Deep Dive Into The History Reputation of Gurkhas
From 1857 until 1947, when India gained its independence from Great Britain, the Gurkhas served in the Indian army, seeing extensive combat along the Indian frontier, including in the Third Afghan War (1919), World War I and World War II
- Gurkha History - Gurkha Stories
‘Gurkha’ is a term that refers to Gurkha soldiers from Nepal who have served or are serving in the British Army Gurkhas have been part of the British Army since 1815
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