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RM D5TC85 – Magar women are pictured during a commemorative event to Gurkha soldiers in Syangja, Nepal, 20 November 2012. Since 20 November, a three-day commemorative event has been held to remember the 60,000 Gurkhas who lost ther lives in the British Army. Photo: Pratibha Tuladhar.
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...
The Gurkhas or Gorkhas ( / ˈɡɜːrkə, ˈɡʊər -/ ), with the endonym Gorkhali ( Nepali: गोर्खाली [ɡorkʰali] ), are soldiers native to the Indian subcontinent, chiefly residing within Nepal and some parts of North India. [1] [2]
Oct 12, 2023 · To be considered, these young Nepalese men—and women beginning in 2020— from the rural and largely impoverished mountains must pass one of the world’s most grueling military selection processes, which includes completing a three-mile, uphill run with a 55-pound pack that must be completed in 45 minutes and doing 70 sit-ups in two minutes.
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Apr 4, 2017 · Photo: Wikimedia Commons. The Gurkhas are known around the world as soldiers of unparalleled bravery and unconditional loyalty, qualities they have shown many times during the course of history. Gurkhas form fighting forces that have served India and Britain for more than 200 years, and Gurkhas still serve those and other countries.
SO YOU THINK YOU COULD BE A GURKHA? Nepal's legendary Gurkhas are renowned for being the world’s fiercest warriors. Their traditional motto is: "It's better to die than be a coward." The...
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Apr 24, 2015 · During the two World Wars, more than 200,000 Gurkhas fought for the British Army, with some 43,000 falling in battle. When India gained independence from Britain in 1947, the Gurkha regiments...
