The traditional Gorkha tribes (generally of Mongolian origin) are recruited along with the Chetri by the British Army to form the Gurkhas. Although warrior tribes, they are not considered as Chetri, they are between Chetri and Vaishya. Listed below are tribes and where appropriate their clans: Gurung Gurung clans are; Ghale, Ghotane, Lamchhane, and Lama who are generally priests of Gorkha tribes of Tibetan origin, that have Bhuddist influence. Magars Magar clans are; Khancha, Bura, Gharti, Pun, Rana, and Thapa, they are not the same as the Chetri Thapa. Limbu The Limbu no longer have clan identity. Rai The Rai like the Limbu no longer have clan identity, the Limbu and Rai are known as the Kirati people Tamang The Tamang like the Kirati people no longer have a clan identity. In the British Army the Tamang have also been referred to as Lamas in the past, which was incorrect. Sunwar The Sunwar clans are; Jetha, Maila and the Kancha who became absorbed by the Rai. Chetri/Ksatriya (caste) The British army call them Thakur, but the Thakur are a split of the Shah clan, and should come under the title of Chetri. Chetri is a corruption of the Sanskrit word ksatriya, meaning one of Fighting caste. I have only put down the main Royal Chetri (Chhetri) clans, Shah, Thakur, Khan, Sen, and Mall. The Chetri are the Royal family line, of which the Shah clan has the highest ranking, and it is where the King of Nepal comes from, for example; King Prithvi Narayan Shah. Brahman (caste). They are Nepalese Hindu priests, and the highest clan of Brahman is the Upaddhe (Upaddhya) who play an active role in British Gurkha regiments. Other people associated with the British Gurkhas include: Sherpas Tibetan people who have settled in Nepal, and are the main ones recruited into the Gurkha regiments outside of the main castes and tribes. Other Nepalese people who are also recruited are Lepcha, Newar, Thakali, Punyal, Manjhi, Kumhal and Bhujel. Tradesman, Sudra caste. Sunar, who are gold and silversmiths, Kami the kukri maker, Sarki the shoe maker, and Damae the tailor.