While previous episodes have detailed the military conquests of Prithvi Narayan Shah and the political intrigues of the Kot Massacre, this episode explores a different lineage: the British Raj’s recruitment of Nepali soldiers. We trace how the term 'Gorkha' evolved from a specific hill tribe to a global brand of martial prowess, starting with the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-1816. The conversation examines the Treaty of Sugauli, the formation of the first Gurkha regiments, and the complex identity politics that allowed these warriors to serve foreign empires while maintaining their own cultural sovereignty. Through the lens of figures like Balbhadra Kunwar and the later reforms of Jang Bahadur Rana, we uncover how a small Himalayan kingdom became inextricably linked to the British Empire’s military history, creating a legacy that persists in modern armies across the world.
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