This group traditionally claims to be descended from the semi-mythical Bappa Rawal, whofounded the Mewar Dynasty and cared for the mystic who gave this group their name.
This group traditionally claims to be descended from the semi-mythical Bappa Rawal, whofounded the Mewar Dynasty and cared for the mystic who gave this group their name. A warsometimes named for these people ended with the Treaty of Sugauli, which was signed reluctantly byBhimsen Thapa. This group was composed of people from the Magar, Gurung, Lumbu and Raiethnic groups. One group of these people has the motto "Better to die than live a coward" and hasmembers who carry a famous curved dagger called the kukri into battle. Actress (*) Joanna Lumleywas at the forefront of a "justice campaign" to provide former members of that group with the right tosettle in Britain. For 10 points, give the name for these Nepalese people famed for their service in theBritish Indian Army.
This group traditionally claims to be descended from the semi-mythical Bappa Rawal, whofounded the Mewar Dynasty and cared for the mystic who gave this group their name.
Gurkhas [prompt on Nepalese]