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Who are the Gurkhas?
- The Gurkhas are the infamously hardened, disciplined, and feared soldiers born, raised, and trained in the mountains of Nepal who have fought for the English Crown for centuries.
© Getty Images
1 / 30 Fotos
Where are they from?
- Historically, Gurkha soldiers were from a select few impoverished villages high up in the mountains of Nepal in the Gorkha region, but today they are recruited from all across Nepal.
© Shutterstock
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The origin of the word
- The progenitor of the modern state of Nepal was the old Gorkha Kingdom, the citizens of which were known as "Gorkha," "Gurkha," or "Gorkhali." The name is assumed to originate from the ancient Hindu guru Gorakhnath, who is also the namesake of the modern Nepali province of Gorkha.
© Public Domain
3 / 30 Fotos
When did they originate?
- While the term Gurkha was once used simply to describe the Nepali army as a whole, the specialized Gurkha units as they're known today originated during the 19th century after the Anglo-Nepalese War.
© Public Domain
4 / 30 Fotos
The Anglo-Nepalese War
- The Anglo-Nepalese War was fought from 1814 to 1816 primarily between the Kingdom of Nepal's Gurkha army and the private armies of the English East India Company over opposing claims to the mountainous regions of northern India.
© Public Domain
5 / 30 Fotos
The Anglo-Nepalese War
- While Nepal was ultimately defeated by the British forces, the victors were nonetheless extremely impressed by the fearless and disciplined Nepali forces, and began recruiting them into the service of their own armies.
© Public Domain
6 / 30 Fotos
The First Gorkha Rifles
- After recognizing the incredible fighting power of the Gurkha forces, around 5,000 of the Nepali fighters were recruited first into the East India Company's private army, and later absorbed into King George's army, where they were designated as the First Gorkha Rifles, the first of many Gurkha regiments to be created in the royal army.
© Public Domain
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The Gurkhas in World War II
- By World War II, there were around 110,000 Gurkha fighters divided into 40 regiments. These regiments were deployed to nearly all fronts of the war, and were the dominant force in the conflicts against Axis powers in Southeast Asia.
© Public Domain
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India's independence
- Shortly after World War II, in 1947, when India gained its independence from the United Kingdom, the Gurkha regiments under the Crown's leadership, many of which were stationed in India, were split between England and the newly independent India. Today, there are prominent Gurkha regiments in England, India, and a few other countries.
© Public Domain
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Singapore Gurkha Contingent
- The elite squads of Singapore's police force are part of the Singapore Gurkha Contingent, formed in 1949. It is this Gurkha Contingent that are tasked with the most high-profile security jobs, and also act as Singapore's riot squad. They are said to be widely respected throughout the city-state.
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The Gurkha motto
- It is only fitting that a group of warriors so famous and feared would have an equally fearsome motto. "Better to die, than be a coward," the saying goes. Ex-Indian Army Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw has been quoted as saying, "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha."
© Getty Images
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A Gurkha's training
- Of course, it's no coincidence that every Gurkha soldier seems to exist at the pinnacle of courage, loyalty, and discipline. The path to becoming a fully recognized Gurkha soldier is long and punishing, and highly selective.
© Getty Images
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Grueling tests
- All applicants, before participating in the mental and physical tests, must provide an education certificate and proof of Nepali citizenship. Next comes tests of extreme physical strength and endurance, including 70 rapid sit-ups in two minutes.
© Getty Images
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Grueling tests
- The most difficult and anticipated test is known as the doko race, an uphill, 3-mile (5-km) sprint run while carrying 55 pounds (25 kg) of sand in a traditional Nepali doko basket, held by a strap around the runner's head. Recruits are expected to finish the race in no more than 46 minutes.
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A chosen few
- The guidelines put in place are meant to be treated as minimum requirements, and only the upper echelon of participants will become Gurkhas. In 2017, of the 25,000 aspiring applicants, only 230 were accepted into the ranks.
© Getty Images
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The kukri
- The traditional weapon of the Gurkha, since the times of the Kingdom of Gorkha, is the kukri, a machete-style blade that curves forward. While blades are rarely used in combat today, Gurkha soldiers still carry them into battle.
© Getty Images
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The law of the kukri
- An old Nepali legend claims that once a kukri is unsheathed from a soldier's scabbard, it must draw blood before it is replaced. This legend isn't taken to heart in modern times, but there are stories of wounds being self-inflicted in order to adhere to this law of the kukri.
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Legendary bravery
- Ever since the Anglo-Nepalese War, the Gurkha have been admired and respected for their unwavering bravery. Even though the British did emerge victorious, it wasn't by a very wide margin, and the British generals were profoundly impressed by the prowess of the mountain warriors.
© Public Domain
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Legendary bravery
- Gurkha squads and regiments have fought in both world wars, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, and the Falklands, just to name a few. In the Falklands, legend has it the Gurkhas struck such deep fear in the hearts of their enemies that the Argentinian fighters fled at the first sight of the Nepali soldiers.
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They've earned 26 Victoria Crosses
- The Gurkha's bravery and sacrifice for Great Britain hasn't gone unnoticed. Since the Victoria Cross, the highest honor of valor given in the United Kingdom, was introduced, it has been awarded to Gurkhas or British officers serving with Gurkha regiments 26 times.
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Dipprasad Pun
- There have been countless Gurkha heroes over the centuries. One such soldier is Dipprasad Pun, who was ambushed by Taliban forces in 2010. Pun managed to single-handedly neutralize 30 Taliban fighters in under an hour. For this incredible feat, Pun was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, the second-highest honor awarded by the British military.
© Getty Images
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Lachhiman Gurung
- During World War II, Lachhiman Gurung and his troop were in a firefight against Axis Japanese fighters who were barraging the Gurkha fighters with hand grenades. Gurung managed to throw to grenades back, but the third destroyed his right hand. Nonetheless, Gurung continued to fight and shoot with his left hand, and stayed in active service for another two years. Gurung was awarded the Victoria Cross.
© Public Domain
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Bhanubhakta Gurung
- Bhanubhakta Gurung, another World War II Gurkha fighter, was awarded a Victoria Cross for his successful one-man assault against an Axis stronghold in Burma.
© Public Domain
23 / 30 Fotos
Gaje Ghale
- In 1943, during his first real combat experience, Gurkha Gaje Ghale sustained serious wounds to his chest and one of his arms from a grenade blast. Staying true to the Gurkha reputation, Ghale continued to fight and shoot with his good arm until the enemy was pressed far away from their objective, and only then did he seek medical treatment. Ghale and other members of his troop were awarded the Victoria Cross.
© Public Domain
24 / 30 Fotos
What are Gurkhas paid?
- Until recently, despite their massive sacrifice and invaluable contribution to British war efforts, Gurkha soldiers were only paid one sixth the pension of their English counterparts. The English government claimed this was because of the lower cost of living in Nepal, where they expected their Gurkha soldiers to return after their service to and residence in England, the minimum service being 15 years.
© Getty Images
25 / 30 Fotos
The fight for fair pensions
- Numerous Gurkha veterans and advocacy groups fought for a change in this colonial-era policy and finally, in 2007, the British government announced that all Gurkhas who retired after 1997 were eligible to receive the full pension they deserved.
© Getty Images
26 / 30 Fotos
Gurkha citizenship
- Another disservice to Gurkhas that persisted for centuries was that Gurkha soldiers weren't guaranteed British citizenship or the right to settle in Britain after their minimum service of 15 years. This was rectified in 2004, but many groups and individuals remained unsatisfied because of the large number of retired Gurkhas who remained ineligible for the new policy.
© Getty Images
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The Gurkha Welfare Trust
- The Gurkha Welfare Trust was established in the 1960s to help forgotten Gurkha veterans. Most active Gurkhas today also all donate a day's pay each year to organizations like the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
© Getty Images
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Prince Harry toured with a Gurkha regiment
- Prince Harry toured with the First Gurkha Rifles during his stint of active duty in Afghanistan in 2007 and 2008. The Prince was quoted as saying, "When you know you are with the Gurkhas, I think there’s no safer place to be.” Sources: (Forces.net) (Ranker) (The Gurkha Welfare Trust) See also: History's most ruthless warriors
© Getty Images
29 / 30 Fotos
© Shutterstock
0 / 30 Fotos
Who are the Gurkhas?
- The Gurkhas are the infamously hardened, disciplined, and feared soldiers born, raised, and trained in the mountains of Nepal who have fought for the English Crown for centuries.
© Getty Images
1 / 30 Fotos
Where are they from?
- Historically, Gurkha soldiers were from a select few impoverished villages high up in the mountains of Nepal in the Gorkha region, but today they are recruited from all across Nepal.
© Shutterstock
2 / 30 Fotos
The origin of the word
- The progenitor of the modern state of Nepal was the old Gorkha Kingdom, the citizens of which were known as "Gorkha," "Gurkha," or "Gorkhali." The name is assumed to originate from the ancient Hindu guru Gorakhnath, who is also the namesake of the modern Nepali province of Gorkha.
© Public Domain
3 / 30 Fotos
When did they originate?
- While the term Gurkha was once used simply to describe the Nepali army as a whole, the specialized Gurkha units as they're known today originated during the 19th century after the Anglo-Nepalese War.
© Public Domain
4 / 30 Fotos
The Anglo-Nepalese War
- The Anglo-Nepalese War was fought from 1814 to 1816 primarily between the Kingdom of Nepal's Gurkha army and the private armies of the English East India Company over opposing claims to the mountainous regions of northern India.
© Public Domain
5 / 30 Fotos
The Anglo-Nepalese War
- While Nepal was ultimately defeated by the British forces, the victors were nonetheless extremely impressed by the fearless and disciplined Nepali forces, and began recruiting them into the service of their own armies.
© Public Domain
6 / 30 Fotos
The First Gorkha Rifles
- After recognizing the incredible fighting power of the Gurkha forces, around 5,000 of the Nepali fighters were recruited first into the East India Company's private army, and later absorbed into King George's army, where they were designated as the First Gorkha Rifles, the first of many Gurkha regiments to be created in the royal army.
© Public Domain
7 / 30 Fotos
The Gurkhas in World War II
- By World War II, there were around 110,000 Gurkha fighters divided into 40 regiments. These regiments were deployed to nearly all fronts of the war, and were the dominant force in the conflicts against Axis powers in Southeast Asia.
© Public Domain
8 / 30 Fotos
India's independence
- Shortly after World War II, in 1947, when India gained its independence from the United Kingdom, the Gurkha regiments under the Crown's leadership, many of which were stationed in India, were split between England and the newly independent India. Today, there are prominent Gurkha regiments in England, India, and a few other countries.
© Public Domain
9 / 30 Fotos
Singapore Gurkha Contingent
- The elite squads of Singapore's police force are part of the Singapore Gurkha Contingent, formed in 1949. It is this Gurkha Contingent that are tasked with the most high-profile security jobs, and also act as Singapore's riot squad. They are said to be widely respected throughout the city-state.
© Getty Images
10 / 30 Fotos
The Gurkha motto
- It is only fitting that a group of warriors so famous and feared would have an equally fearsome motto. "Better to die, than be a coward," the saying goes. Ex-Indian Army Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw has been quoted as saying, "If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or he is a Gurkha."
© Getty Images
11 / 30 Fotos
A Gurkha's training
- Of course, it's no coincidence that every Gurkha soldier seems to exist at the pinnacle of courage, loyalty, and discipline. The path to becoming a fully recognized Gurkha soldier is long and punishing, and highly selective.
© Getty Images
12 / 30 Fotos
Grueling tests
- All applicants, before participating in the mental and physical tests, must provide an education certificate and proof of Nepali citizenship. Next comes tests of extreme physical strength and endurance, including 70 rapid sit-ups in two minutes.
© Getty Images
13 / 30 Fotos
Grueling tests
- The most difficult and anticipated test is known as the doko race, an uphill, 3-mile (5-km) sprint run while carrying 55 pounds (25 kg) of sand in a traditional Nepali doko basket, held by a strap around the runner's head. Recruits are expected to finish the race in no more than 46 minutes.
© Getty Images
14 / 30 Fotos
A chosen few
- The guidelines put in place are meant to be treated as minimum requirements, and only the upper echelon of participants will become Gurkhas. In 2017, of the 25,000 aspiring applicants, only 230 were accepted into the ranks.
© Getty Images
15 / 30 Fotos
The kukri
- The traditional weapon of the Gurkha, since the times of the Kingdom of Gorkha, is the kukri, a machete-style blade that curves forward. While blades are rarely used in combat today, Gurkha soldiers still carry them into battle.
© Getty Images
16 / 30 Fotos
The law of the kukri
- An old Nepali legend claims that once a kukri is unsheathed from a soldier's scabbard, it must draw blood before it is replaced. This legend isn't taken to heart in modern times, but there are stories of wounds being self-inflicted in order to adhere to this law of the kukri.
© Shutterstock
17 / 30 Fotos
Legendary bravery
- Ever since the Anglo-Nepalese War, the Gurkha have been admired and respected for their unwavering bravery. Even though the British did emerge victorious, it wasn't by a very wide margin, and the British generals were profoundly impressed by the prowess of the mountain warriors.
© Public Domain
18 / 30 Fotos
Legendary bravery
- Gurkha squads and regiments have fought in both world wars, Afghanistan, Iraq, Kosovo, and the Falklands, just to name a few. In the Falklands, legend has it the Gurkhas struck such deep fear in the hearts of their enemies that the Argentinian fighters fled at the first sight of the Nepali soldiers.
© Public Domain
19 / 30 Fotos
They've earned 26 Victoria Crosses
- The Gurkha's bravery and sacrifice for Great Britain hasn't gone unnoticed. Since the Victoria Cross, the highest honor of valor given in the United Kingdom, was introduced, it has been awarded to Gurkhas or British officers serving with Gurkha regiments 26 times.
© Getty Images
20 / 30 Fotos
Dipprasad Pun
- There have been countless Gurkha heroes over the centuries. One such soldier is Dipprasad Pun, who was ambushed by Taliban forces in 2010. Pun managed to single-handedly neutralize 30 Taliban fighters in under an hour. For this incredible feat, Pun was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, the second-highest honor awarded by the British military.
© Getty Images
21 / 30 Fotos
Lachhiman Gurung
- During World War II, Lachhiman Gurung and his troop were in a firefight against Axis Japanese fighters who were barraging the Gurkha fighters with hand grenades. Gurung managed to throw to grenades back, but the third destroyed his right hand. Nonetheless, Gurung continued to fight and shoot with his left hand, and stayed in active service for another two years. Gurung was awarded the Victoria Cross.
© Public Domain
22 / 30 Fotos
Bhanubhakta Gurung
- Bhanubhakta Gurung, another World War II Gurkha fighter, was awarded a Victoria Cross for his successful one-man assault against an Axis stronghold in Burma.
© Public Domain
23 / 30 Fotos
Gaje Ghale
- In 1943, during his first real combat experience, Gurkha Gaje Ghale sustained serious wounds to his chest and one of his arms from a grenade blast. Staying true to the Gurkha reputation, Ghale continued to fight and shoot with his good arm until the enemy was pressed far away from their objective, and only then did he seek medical treatment. Ghale and other members of his troop were awarded the Victoria Cross.
© Public Domain
24 / 30 Fotos
What are Gurkhas paid?
- Until recently, despite their massive sacrifice and invaluable contribution to British war efforts, Gurkha soldiers were only paid one sixth the pension of their English counterparts. The English government claimed this was because of the lower cost of living in Nepal, where they expected their Gurkha soldiers to return after their service to and residence in England, the minimum service being 15 years.
© Getty Images
25 / 30 Fotos
The fight for fair pensions
- Numerous Gurkha veterans and advocacy groups fought for a change in this colonial-era policy and finally, in 2007, the British government announced that all Gurkhas who retired after 1997 were eligible to receive the full pension they deserved.
© Getty Images
26 / 30 Fotos
Gurkha citizenship
- Another disservice to Gurkhas that persisted for centuries was that Gurkha soldiers weren't guaranteed British citizenship or the right to settle in Britain after their minimum service of 15 years. This was rectified in 2004, but many groups and individuals remained unsatisfied because of the large number of retired Gurkhas who remained ineligible for the new policy.
© Getty Images
27 / 30 Fotos
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
- The Gurkha Welfare Trust was established in the 1960s to help forgotten Gurkha veterans. Most active Gurkhas today also all donate a day's pay each year to organizations like the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
© Getty Images
28 / 30 Fotos
Prince Harry toured with a Gurkha regiment
- Prince Harry toured with the First Gurkha Rifles during his stint of active duty in Afghanistan in 2007 and 2008. The Prince was quoted as saying, "When you know you are with the Gurkhas, I think there’s no safer place to be.” Sources: (Forces.net) (Ranker) (The Gurkha Welfare Trust) See also: History's most ruthless warriors
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The Gurkhas: the feared and fearless soldiers of Nepal
The disciplined soldiers who fight for the English Crown
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There are many elite military forces that instill senses of fear and wonder, from the Navy SEALs to the Green Berets, but none are quite as fascinating as Nepal's Gurkha brigades. These expertly trained, unshakably fierce soldiers from the mountains of Nepal have a history that stretches back hundreds of years. Indeed, they have been instrumental forces in some of the most pivotal conflicts in modern history. Today, they are most known for their work under the British military, but they also hold elite status in their own army of Nepal, the Indian army, and other specialized units around the world.
So, who are these mysterious warriors with the reputation as a group more dangerous than any other? Read on to find out.
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