Posted by: NALAPANI December 2, 2014
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Many bro: Mostly, I hate to argue these days. However, when do you think Gorkha recruitment started? Right after Sugauli treaty, right? in 1816 AD. Look when 9th GR dates back. Gurung-Magar were under Sirmoor while khas and Garhwalis were in Garhwal rifle. Later Garhwal rifle got separated and khas soldiers were put under 9th Gorkha. Yes, you are right Nepal darwar (even Ranas until Bir) were against Gorkha recruitment, but Nepalese people joined somehow.
Read an article entitled " Ochterlony's men" published in Himal mag carefully. It shows how British raised Malaun regiment (later named as Nasiree meaning friendship) even during the Anglo-Nepal war ca 1815.
http://old.himalmag.com/component/content/article/735--ochterlonys-men.html
BTW, Gorkha recruitment was a point in Sugauli treaty.
Are you confused about the term Thakuri? I am sensing that.
About Tandons, I am talking about notable ones. There must be chhetris of almost all surname in that status, even magars. So I still don't buy Tandons. We have a military cross in our family, but I don't claim our surname as notable ones. Rest, your wish.
Read an article entitled " Ochterlony's men" published in Himal mag carefully. It shows how British raised Malaun regiment (later named as Nasiree meaning friendship) even during the Anglo-Nepal war ca 1815.
http://old.himalmag.com/component/content/article/735--ochterlonys-men.html
BTW, Gorkha recruitment was a point in Sugauli treaty.
Are you confused about the term Thakuri? I am sensing that.
About Tandons, I am talking about notable ones. There must be chhetris of almost all surname in that status, even magars. So I still don't buy Tandons. We have a military cross in our family, but I don't claim our surname as notable ones. Rest, your wish.