gurkhas

     

Gurkha, also spelle as Gorkha, are people from Nepal , who take their name from the eighth century Hindu warrior-saint Guru Gorakhnath. His disciple Bappa Rawal, born Prince Kalbhoj/Prince Shailadhish, founded the house of Mewar, Rajasthan (Rajputana). Later descendants of Bappa Rawal moved further east to found the house of Gorkha, which in turn founded the Kingdom of Nepal.

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  • Told to jump from 600 feet, these tough Nepalese soldiers, not knowing they'd get chutes, said 300 feet was easier
  • Known for their courage & ferocity, these Nepalese soldiers have been a part of the British army for 200 years
  • These mercenaries from the Magar, Gurung & other Nepalese tribes defended the British Empire in WWs I & II

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