Gurkhas served as troops of the Company in the Pindaree War of 1817, in Bharatpur, Nepal in 1826, and the First and Second Sikh Wars in 1846 and 1848. During the Sepoy Mutiny in 1857, the Gurkha …

The Brigade of Gurkhas is a unique organisation in the British Army with a reputation of being amongst the finest and most feared soldiers in the world. There are currently over 4000 Gurkhas employed in …

Nepalese troops known as Gurkhas have fought for Britain since 1815. Here, we explore their history and find out why they have long been regarded as some of the finest and fiercest soldiers.

Jul 27, 2010 · Gurkhas have been part of the British Army for almost 200 years, but who are these fearsome Nepalese fighters? "Better to die than be a coward" is the motto of the world-famous …

Discover the history, bravery, and modern role of the legendary Brigade of Gurkhas in the British Army. From WWII heroes to today’s elite soldiers.

The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life.

Mar 13, 2025 · The legendary Gurkha soldiers, famed for their battlefield prowess, are set to form a new British Army regiment specializing in artillery—marking a historic shift in their traditional infantry role.

After Indian independence in 1947, Gurkha officers in regiments which became part of the British Army received the King's (later Queen's) Gurkha Commission, and were known as King's/Queen's Gurkha …

Gurkha veterans and their families both in Nepal and the UK. They work closely with government bodies and with service charities such as SSAFA, the Royal British Legion and the ABF – The Soldiers …

There are some 3,400 Gurkhas in the British Army today. The Brigade of Gurkhas is a fully integrated part of the British Armed Forces, and Gurkhas perform the same duties as other units at home and …