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 …
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 …
Gurkha | Meaning, Knife, Soldiers, & Army | Britannica
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) …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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.