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 …

Oct 26, 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) consolidated the …

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 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 …

There are currently over 4000 Gurkhas employed in the Brigade of Gurkhas across many trades. All Gurkhas are recruited from Nepal, with many thousands of young people attempting selection every …

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 …

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 …

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.

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, some 20,000 …

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 North …