Twitter Google Share on Facebook Gurkhali Wikipedia (ˌɡʊəˈkɑːlɪ; ˌɡɜː-) n (Languages) the language of the Gurkhas, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins ...
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According to the British Ministry of Defence, actual induction of women would not take place before 2010. It is informed that there are currently about 3,500 male Gurkha soldiers in the brigade.EBSCO_bspPersonnel Today
A Nepalese soldier in his Gurkha white trousers uniform and the British soldiers in their formal red uniform. What made this treaty unique was that it allowed the British military to add Gurkha soldiers into their ranks. And this is still the case today, as Gurkha soldiers are known as havin...
Reputed fortheir fearless military prowess and loyalty, the Gurkhas in Southeast Asia were initially brought to Singapore as special soldiers on the payroll of the British Army. Today, the Gurkha Contingent is a unit in the Singapore Police Force and serves as a neutral safekeeping and counter-...
A large knife with a somewhat sickle-shaped blade that is broader near its point than near the hilt, used especially by Gurkha soldiers as a weapon and cutting tool. [Nepali khukurī, probably via Hindi khukhrī.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyrigh...
The pair’s panicked dash across central London was worth it: they made it to the meeting with Brown, who confirmed that the demands of their campaign would be met in full. All retired Gurkha soldiers who had given more than four years’ service to the British army would gain the right...
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This sacrificial tradition also follows in the Gurkha Army where each year animals are sacrificed to foresee good fortune and blessings to the regiments and its soldiers. The faith and belief that the khukri has produced are remarkable and interesting....
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.