 In recent times, some politicians and journalists use the term for all Nepali citizens of the Terai.Indian immigrants settled foremost in present-day eastern Nepal Terai since the late 18th century, when the Shah rulers of Nepal encouraged deforestation and agricultural development of this region.Madheshi people comprise Brahmin and Dalit caste groups as well as ethnic groups such as Maithils, Bhojpuri and Bajjika speaking people.