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[-] infeeeee@lemm.ee 15 points 6 months ago

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurkha

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

[-] aleph@lemm.ee 18 points 6 months ago

Famed for being so badass that after the Anglo-Nepalese war, the British signed a treaty so that the Gurkhas could join their army and fight for them instead.

[-] sjmarf@sh.itjust.works 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

The British Army still has Gurkha regiments to this day, along with the Indian Army. And they're still badass - if you want an example, check out Dipprasad Pun

[-] CptEnder@lemmy.world 4 points 6 months ago

Gurkhas are hard af

[-] feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

My ex was a Gurkha, I still miss her sometimes. Crazy girl.

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