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 …

Dec 18, 2025 · 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) …

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 …

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.

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, …

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 …

The near-superhuman courage which Gurkhas manifest on the battlefield is legendary – The Gurkha’s story has been indelibly written on battlefields throughout the world. In WWI alone, …

‘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.

The Gurkhas or Gorkhas, with the endonym Gorkhali (Nepali: गोर्खाली pronounced as /ne/), are soldiers native to the Indian subcontinent, chiefly residing within Nepal and some parts of …

Feb 7, 2003 · Historically, the terms "Gurkha" and "Gorkhali" were synonymous with "Nepali", which originates from the hill principality Gorkha Kingdom, from which the Kingdom of Nepal …