What is the caste of Gorkha?
The Indian Gorkhas are a mixture of castes and ethnio-tribe clans. The caste groups include the Khas-Parbatiyas including Bahun (Brahmins), Raute, kusunda, Chhetri(Khas), Thakuri, Badi, Kami, Damai, Sarki, etc.
Is Gurkha a caste?
The Gurkhas consist of several different ethnic groups, clans and tribes including the Khas (or Chetri), a high caste Hindu group. Others include the Gurung, Magars, Limbus, Tamang and Rais. Most Gurkhas are Hindu or Buddhist in religion.
What caste is under BC?
| Entry No. | Caste / Community |
|---|---|
| 1 | Agnikulakshatriya, Palli, Vadabalija, Bestha, Jalari, Gangavar, Gangaputra, Goondla, Vanyakulakshtriya (Vannekapu, Vannereddi, Pallikapu, Pallireddi), Neyyala and Pattapu |
| 2 | Balasanthu, Bahurupi |
| 3 | Bandara |
| 4 | Budabukkala |
Are chettri gorkhas?
The nobility of the Gorkha Kingdom mainly originated from Chhetri families. They also had a strong presence in civil administration affairs. The bulk of prime ministers of Nepal before the democratization of Nepal belonged to this caste as a result of the old Gorkhali aristocracy.
Are Thakuri Chhetri?
Technically Thakuri belong to Chhetri caste. Thakuri is considered to be ruler clan. Its is claimed that Thakuri are originated from Jat of Rajsthan, India. First Thakuri king in Nepal was Ansu-Barma (605-629 AD) who ruled during Lichhivi Period (approx 400-877 AD).
Is Adhikari Brahmin or Chhetri?
These adhikari belong to Brahmin caste. Kshatriya Adhikari: Kshatriya(chhetri) adhikari are the descendant of those Kshatriya who got the title of ruling the land same in Nepal as Brahmin but Being a Kshatriya they continued there tradition of being a warrior. The crown family of Nepal today is kshatriya (chhetri).
Is Thapa a Rajput?
Thapa Kaji is a large social group of people of Chhettri caste (Kshatriya varna) in Nepal. Thapas of Uttrakhand And Himanchal State of India are considered as Pahari Rajput. Over a period of time, this community has spread to many parts of the world.
Which caste is Karki?
Karki (Devanagari/कार्की) is a Nepali/Kumaoni surname used by Khas people. It is found among Chhetri community Uttarakhand and Nepal.
Is Maratha a Kshatriya?
The Marathas are a group of castes comprising of peasants, landowners and warriors. While the top layer of the Marathas—with surnames like Deshmukh, Bhonsle, More, Shirke, Jadhav—are the Kshatriyas (warriors), the rest belong to a predominantly agrarian sub-caste called Kunbi.