The Gurkhas or Gorkhas (/ ˈɡɜːrkə, ˈɡʊər -/), with the endonym Gorkhali (Nepali: गोर्खाली [ɡoɾkʰaːliː]), are soldiers native to the Indian subcontinent, chiefly residing within Nepal and some parts of North India. [1][2]

Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective name which refers to all the units in the British Army that are composed of Nepalese Gurkha soldiers. [3] The brigade draws its heritage from Gurkha units that originally served in the British Indian Army prior to Indian independence, and prior to that served for the East India Company . [ 4 ]

廓爾喀 （古印度語： go rakkha， 护牛者； 尼泊爾語： गोरखाली； 梵语： go-rakṣa；英语： Gurkha）是由 卡斯人 的一部分（塔庫里 、 切特里 和 巴洪）和一些被卡斯人同化的 林布族 、 拉伊族 、 古隆族 和 马嘉族 所形成的族群，是 尼泊爾 的一個重要部族，操 卡斯语； 廓尔喀王国 是尼泊爾 沙阿王朝 （1768年至2008年）的别称。 廓爾喀部族世居於首都 加德滿都 西北（尼泊爾中部，在 博克拉 与加德满都之间）。 該部族起源於14世紀的 北印度 契托爾 王朝，這個部落相 …

Sep 17, 2015 · Known as some of the most skilled and fierce warriors in the world, the Gurkhas have impressed (and terrified) everyone around them. Here are some of the bravest soldiers and stories to ever come...

Jul 27, 2010 · "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous Nepalese Gurkha soldiers who are an integral part of the British Army. They still carry into battle their traditional weapon - an...

Jan 16, 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 modern state of Nepal through military conquest in the late 18th century. The dynasty continued to rule Nepal until the monarchy was abolished in 2008.

Here we explore their history and discover why they have long been regarded as among the finest and fiercest soldiers. In 1814-16, the British East India Company fought a war against the powerful city-state of Gorkha in what is now western Nepal.

Learn about the history, development, and formation of brave Gurkhas. How they became Gurkhas starting from Gorkhali to Gorkhas; from British Indian Gorkhas to British Gurkhas. Know the past and present of these courageous and loyal soldiers.

Oct 12, 2023 · Field Marshal William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim who fought alongside them in Burma during World War II called the Gurkha an “ideal infantryman … brave, tough, patient, adaptable, skilled in field-craft, intensely proud of his military record, and unswerving loyalty.”

Discover the remarkable legacy of the Gurkhas, renowned warriors from Nepal. Explore their bravery on the battlefield, cultural significance, and enduring impact.