Posted by: Mr. Hyde March 29, 2010
Let's discuss about Gurkhas
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The spelling or name got stuck, as they always say:
Gorkha (Nepali) --> Gurkha (British)

Here are a few more examples:
Indira Ghandi (Original Muslim name) -->Indira Gandhi (Converted to Hindu name to capitalize on MK Gandhi's political clout in Hindustan)
Kathmandu (Nepali) --> Katmandu (Hippie version)


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