- 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 "
- 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
- 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)
- Who are Gurkhas? The complete history of Gurkhas Gorkhas - KHHI
Flipping through the pages of history, there are not many tales as fascinating as the history of the Gurkha warriors from the high Himalayas in Nepal The word "Gurkha" is derived from Gorkha
- 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
- Gurkha Characteristics, and Who are the Gurkhas?
All UK [and Indian Army] Gurkhas are of Nepal origin and Nepali nationality Gurkhas to be Gurkhas however are NOT simply British Army soldiers officers who are Nepali
- 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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