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Gurkhas
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Gurkhas or Gorkhas were the ruling clan of the Kathmandu valley who, in the 18th cent., expanded their empire over much of Nepal. They were defeated in 1814–16 by Lord
Hastings. However, their fighting qualities—especially with the
kukri knife—earned much respect. The king of Nepal was invited to supply Gurkha contingents to the British Indian army. Gurkha batallions served with distinction in many colonial engagements, including the
Indian mutiny, and in the First and Second World Wars.
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Gurkhas to receive improved terms and conditions of service.
M2 Presswire; 3/8/2007; 700+ words
; ...and selection of new Gurkha recruits should take place in Nepal; Gurkhas should serve only in formed Gurkha units, at least for...AFPS) benefits. The Gurkha Offer to Transfer...exercise will give serving Gurkhas a one-off opportunity...
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Gurkhas Marching to a New Beat
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 4/24/1989; ; 700+ words
; ...main role of the Gurkhas has been to help...the five remaining Gurkha battalions, three...London were eyeing the Gurkhas with sharp knives...for the network of Gurkha loyalists in Britain...retiring in June as a Gurkha major after 28 years...other changes in the Gurkhas that go ...
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Gurkhas fought all round the world for us, the least I could do was bike 1000 miles for them..
Newspaper article from: Evening News - Scotland; 9/21/1998; ; 700+ words
; ...creation of the British Brigade of Gurkhas - many of these brave men have...destitute and penniless. Former Gurkha commander Major Don Whitehead...than most the debt owed to the Gurkhas for their unflinching loyalty...who once led the renowned 7th Gurkha Rifles and is now an Army careers...
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Gurkha veterans wage tough new fight to settle in Britain.(WORLD)
Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor; 4/29/2009; ; 700+ words
; ...that as few as 100 Gurkha veterans would meet...medical condition. Gurkhas say their loyalty...khukuris, which Gurkha troops carry into...tasted blood. The Gurkhas were based in Hong...settle in Britain. Gurkhas take the fight off...Today, hundreds of Gurkha veterans and their...
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 "Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)")
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GURKHAS CAMPAIGN FOR UK CITIZENSHIP; Protest march on Home Office.(News)
Newspaper article from: Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England); 9/2/2004; 700+ words
; ...History of the Gurkhas THE GURKHAS take their name from...adversaries they allowed Gurkha soldiers to enlist in...bravery and loyalty of Gurkha soldiers is reflected...CAMPAIGN: Up to 400 retired Gurkhas protested in Liverpool...COLIN LANE; PLEA: Ex-Gurkha soldiers
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 "The Economist (US)")
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The Gurkhas' new fight.(Nepal soldiers fighting for UK army demand better pay and benefits)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 8/14/1999; 700+ words
; ...number of retired Gurkhas sought to draw...the fact that Gurkha pay had fallen...opportunities for Gurkhas' children in Britain, and for Gurkha ex-soldiers...Militant-minded Gurkhas point out that...30,000 former Gurkha soldiers in Nepal...
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Gurkhas given right to settle in the UK.
News Wire article from: M2 Presswire; 5/21/2009; 700+ words
; ...said: "Generations of Gurkhas have served the United...Affairs Select Committee and Gurkha representatives. "This means we can now welcome any Gurkha who has served for four...Government granted the first Gurkhas the right of settlement...
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+(New+Delhi%2c+India) "United News of India (UNI) (New Delhi, India)")
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Gurkhas retiring before July 1,1997 can settle in UK.
Newspaper article from: United News of India (UNI) (New Delhi, India); 5/21/2009; 700+ words
; ...can now welcome any Gurkha who has served for...residency to 36,000 Gurkhas, who left before...of supporters of Gurkha rights was intensified...on behalf of the Gurkhas, said, ''This...of supporters of Gurkha rights was intensified...on behalf of the Gurkhas, said, ''This...
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Gurkhas celebrate victory in their battle to live in UK; UK & WORLD NEWS.(News)
Newspaper article from: Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales); 10/1/2008; 700+ words
; ...Martin Howe, the Gurkhas' solicitor, said in...victory for the gallant Gurkha veterans of Nepal...be allowed entry. The Gurkhas in this test case represented...Shrestha, 46, along with a Gurkha widow. All had applied...Kong and Macau. The Gurkhas directly affected by...
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Gurkhas on patrol in Dili; Known for their military prowess, the Nepalese soldiers were the first.(World)(A Letter From)
Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor; 10/1/1999; ; 700+ words
; ...stability to East Timor. The Gurkhas were the first in when...the high ground" - a Gurkha specialty - and protect...East Timor, but the Gurkhas are highly visible...before 3 p.m. the Gurkhas encounter a pair of Australians...that abuts theirs. The Gurkha corporal and one of the...
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Gurkha
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...ETHNONYM: Gurkhali "Gurkha" is not the name...the British army. Gurkhas are drawn from a...1908 the 12,000 Gurkhas were organized into ten regiments as the Gurkha Brigade. During...integration into Europe, Gurkhas are being phased out of the British army. Gurkha veterans play a ...
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Gurkhas
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History
Gurkhas or Gorkhas were the ruling clan of the Kathmandu valley who...earned much respect. The king of Nepal was invited to supply Gurkha contingents to the British Indian army. Gurkha batallions served with distinction in many colonial engagements...
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Nepalis
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...the eighteenth century. The Gurkhas, a warlike people, are thought...Shah, the ninth king in the Gurkha dynasty, conquered the Kathmandu...border led Nepal (ruled by Gurkhas) into conflict with the British...Defeat during the Anglo-Gurkha war (1814–1816...
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Nepal
Book article from: A Dictionary of Contemporary World History
Nepal Conquered by the Gurkhas in 1769, it was successively ruled...family emerged as the most influential. Gurkha rule was recognized by the British colonial...came under British influence. Many Gurkhas enlisted in the British army in India...
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Darjeeling
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
...administrative center for the Darjeeling Gurkha Autonomous Hill Council and a moarket...army in 1959 live in the vicinity. A Gurkha uprising in the 1980s in the Darjeeling...establishment of what is now the Darjeeling Gurkha Autonomous Hill Council.
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