Whilst working in Germany 50 years ago, I met a retired Gurkha who was working in a Chinese restaurant. He told me he had served 25 years in the British army, so I suggested he must have a good pension. He replied that he received half of what a British serviceman received, and, as a Brit, I wished the ground would swallow me up there and then. I am glad this travesty has now been corrected

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I agree with you about the travesty. I understand that it initially occurred because in 1947 the British and the Indian Indians agreed to pay their Gers the same benefits which were pegged at the Indian level.

@VED036

12 күн бұрын

If British wages are given in South Asia, the person will become a millionaire

@dipeshgrg985

12 күн бұрын

​@@VED036but they and their family live in uk bro not nepal

@VED036

12 күн бұрын

@@dipeshgrg985 England was always foolish.

@drredmist80

11 күн бұрын

Corrected not because it was the right thing to do as it should never have come to that, but because it hit the mainstream media, it was the shame those in power felt for such a situation. Shameful behaviour as always.

Some years ago whilst trekking through a village in the Himalayan foothills I was approached by a local who explained that grandfather had a letter written in english and that no one in the village could read it, would I read it to them? On reading it I discovered that the old gentleman was an ex British Gurkha and that the letter was informing him that he had been granted a pension. He was ecstatic and I was left feeling extremely privalidged to have given the good news to someone who had served our country.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

What a lovely story. Thank you so much for taking the time to share it here

I'm so pleased! I was one of the many, I'm sure, that had suggested this might be an interesting topic; having served in Aldershot and worked alongside the Gurkhas there. We owe them more than a lot of people contemplate.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Really pleased you liked it. Thanks fro watching.

I was so happy to hear this story and learn more about the history of the Gurkhas. When I was younger, my father had a book on them, which I inherited along with his kukri. I must have read that book over and over. My father passed away over 20 years ago and was a former UDT man in the US Navy. I am looking forward to the next installment on British history and what else I can learn. Well done, amigo y gracias!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Harry, I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. Next week, I will be telling the story of Admiral Thomas Cochrane - the real life "Master & Commander".

@eazygamer8974

Ай бұрын

​@TheHistoryChap I'm looking forward to that one! That a great movie too!

@stoneagepermaculturefarm2466

19 күн бұрын

Nepal visit once in a life time must 😁😁😁😁😁😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘 u n ur family will love it 😍😍😍😍😍

@caniceedward

15 күн бұрын

I like you to talk about the black rulers of Europe.

What an incredible story, such bravery on both sides. "They are as brave as lions and NEARLY equal to us" classic. Certainly glad that both nations became allies.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Hi Darren, Glad you enjoyed it. I appreciate your support and your comments. Thanks

@SafavidAfsharid3197

29 күн бұрын

​@@TheHistoryChapyou should address the creation of martial race theory by the British.

@vish2553

20 күн бұрын

And a separate mess for the brownies and low different wages for equal positions in the army ! The wonders of British generosity is amazing😅

@baddaddytude3731

16 күн бұрын

what bravwry by english . ek taraf se nepali mare dusre side se uttarkhand ke or sikh regiment . angrejon ke to officer the sab bache . dono side ke hindu mare kitne bevquf hain ham hindu log 😂😂

@richlisola1

10 күн бұрын

@@SafavidAfsharid3197 Enough with the race nonsense

Many thanks for this inspirational story. You too are also an inspiration for many of us! My grandfather fought against the Otterman Turks alongside the Gurkhas during WWI. I still remember how much he respected the "silent" and deadly Gurkhas!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to share your family story. I forgot to mention in the video that’s the Gus also served at Gallipoli

Best day's work the British Army ever did, in many ways. We learned about the Gurkhas and made friends with them. Now they are the best friends and bravest comrades our country has EVER had.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Nice comment. Thanks

@anjaykumarkc4551

Ай бұрын

but you screwed us over 1/3rd of our land and instead of keeping or returning it instead gave it away for free to india. that's not called friendship. gurkhas are still exploited in the British army and relieved less pay and pension than their white counterparts

Thanks Chris. Loved this story and insight into the Gurkhas.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Thanks for watching

Another great story! Thanks Chris!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

number of years ago I knew a captain of nursing. Her posting was alongside gurkhas. One night the nursing staff were out on the town and convinced a group of gurkhas to come clubbing with them. A huge fight kicked off in the club. The Gurkhas gathered the nurses in a corner and formed a ring round them facing out. Not one combatant went anywhere near that corner.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to share your memories

Chris, I'm digging the Ghurka videos as much as the Zulu! I am always so glad to see a new video from you. I'm not even British but I dig it, man!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it and it is up there with my Zulu videos. Thanks for your support

Another great video! Hope everyone is well!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. All is well in Worcester and it’s even dry today!

Thank you very much Its always great to hear stories from the other side. Appreciate your efforts

@TheHistoryChap

17 күн бұрын

Thanks for your comment. History is full of different perspectives (and normally a lot more than just two).

Another outstanding video Chris!!! Well done!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

My pleasure. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Another cracking story Chris that many won’t know. Fantastic

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Hope to see you on the live call today at 1 pm

These videos are fantastic. I so look forward to them.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you’re enjoying them. If you haven’t already, please make sure you subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss future ones

Another cracking video cheers. Long may these lads wish to serve with us

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for watching

I've been eagerly awaiting this one and wasn't disappointed! I've worked with Guhrkas a couple of times, really great and genuinely humble men. Thanks Chris 👍

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your support. Now I will need to work on my General Gillespie talk for members.

@charliemanson4808

Ай бұрын

@TheHistoryChap I'm eagerly awaiting that one now... my life is full of eagerness I thought I'd lost!

Excellent presentation History Chap! Thank you for posting. I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter. I was unaware of the war between the British Empire and the Gurkhas in 1814. As you stated, the Napaloeonic war was going on, which seemingly overshadowed this war in history. I learned of the Gurkhas when I became interested in WWII while growing up in the 70s. I have learned more about them over the years, mostly about their service in the Pacific Campaign against the Japanese. I'm pleased to see their history and their legacy getting the recognition they so richly deserve.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching and for also taking the time to post a comment

I am bedazzled by your skills. Your craftsmanship in weaving together your history stories is masterful. Well done.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your very kind comment

Fascinating tale, Chris, and told with your usual panache. I loved it.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

It's an amazing story of mutual respect. Thank you for telling it.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

My pleasure, thanks for watching. If you haven’t already, please do subscribe to my channel.

Great video thanks Chris!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Thanks, it was fascinating listening to the story of the Gurkhas.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great post, looking forward to the follow ups.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much

MY GOD, was I certainly so happy to have THIS be your next video, Chris dear chap, cos while I've certainly known extremely full well about the legendary bravery and loyalty of the amazing Gurkhas of Nepal during their 200 years of service with us Brits, I've known absolutely NOTHING, zero, zilch, for all this long time about the very war which began that very adventure and service in the first place, being of course the Anglo-Nepalese War of 1814-16, the only time we fought each other. And WOW, I mean WOOOOOOWWWW, and I not only refer that to the facts I've now newly gained, again thanks to you- seriously, THANK YOU for doing the Dad's Army video that you did which allowed me to find you in the first place, I would NEVER have found and come to just LOVE your amazing channel so so much otherwise-, but also what you've revealed about the certainly almost incredible to believe facts about Robert Rollo Gillespie, who I TOTALLY say you have GOT to do a video about, I SO wanna know EVERYTHING about what happened to him in his military years before meeting his death against the Gurkhas, please PLEASE do HIM for sure, YES, sir. And btw, I checked out your video from a year or so ago about the Anglo-Zanzibar War of 1896, the war which lasted literally just under three quarters of an hour, the other night, and once again I was just absolutely wowed by what I learned of it, 500 of the defiant enemy Sultan's men killed during those 38 minutes of war and just one of our naval men wounded but survived, and all because of stubbornness to not want to end the slave trade which was still going on in that region at the time. So that's another of your earlier videos finally seen by me, and the fact that that happened two years before the big event of the Spanish-American in Cuba would kick off...

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your very kind comment. It's really nice to know that people are enjoying my stories as much as I enjoy researching and telling them.

@bibekjung7404

Ай бұрын

ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB❤

Very interresting history, told in a compelling way. Love the pictures as well....

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I’m glad that you enjoyed it. I appreciate your support.

thank you another good video never hard of this story keep them coming

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

I had the pleasure of chatting with a Gurkha. I told him about my Dad's service with REME. He said, "oh. Ruin every machine eventually?" 😅

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Ha ha, what a great response! I hope that you enjoy the video.

@jennybates

Ай бұрын

​@@TheHistoryChapMy love of military history stems from watching movies about Victorian battles.

@anishthapa5058

13 күн бұрын

Royal EME

/Hi Chris. Loved the video. I have a great love and respect for the Gurkhas. I have heard many tales of their bravery and the respect everybody has for them. One snippet that I heard, a number of times, was that of when the Gurkhas were around, you better have your boot laces ties correctly, especially on guard duty. Great men and even great soldiers.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Howard, I’m glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to post a comment

Great video, as always, Chris.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. Plenty more coming your way and don’t forget my live show today at 1 pm, UK time.

OK, Chris. You are now the only KZread channel I have joined. Keep up the good work.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Welcome on board. I really appreciate your support, thanks.

Thank you for shedding light to the bravery of our ancestors.

Fascinating story thanks for sharing Chris

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.

Looking forward to this one, as my dad and grandad had alot of respect for the gurkhas. They served with them during WWII

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I hope you enjoy it.

@thedisabledwelshman9266

Ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap brilliant chris. enjoyed it.

Great history, I had never heard the details before. Glad the gurkhas are on our side! Fearless fighters!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I think I would prefer them on my side rather than to be facing them!

As someone who is an avid student of history, especially military history, you and the "History Guy-History that deserves to be remembered", are two of my favorite KZread channels. Both excellent story-tellers and very well researched stories!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

That’s very kind of you. Thank you for your support.

I've heard so much great stories about the British Gurkhas, what an amazing story ❤, thank you 🙏🇬🇧

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Thank you! Great to hear from the other side. The story of the last battle you talked about is almost never mentioned in the Nepalese history books.

@TheHistoryChap

26 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video.

Another great video thanks for telling the story about the Gurkhas

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

My pleasure. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Brilliant story, thank you and stay well.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

KZread, have a great weekend

A brilliant episode Chris, telling us of the Anglo-Nepalese conflict, of which I knew nothing at all, so thank you for it. I along with many others in this country, have a great love and deep respect for the Gurkha soldier. Not only for their prowess in war, but their deep loyalty to the British Crown. As I remember there were three battalions of Gurkhas until the loss of Hong Kong back to the Chinese in the 1990's and one battalion had been stationed there, but that battalion was disbanded afterwards. Such a pity, as far as I'm concerned we can have as many of these hardy warriors in the British Army as we can possibly accommodate. Given the demands the government put in our armed forces and the lack of really good recruits these days. The more Gurkhas we have the better!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching the video and for taking the time to comment. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Great video I love your channel!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.

Excellent thanks 👏

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

You are welcome!

Excellent story Chris 👍

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Very well told story. I will definitely browse this channel for more history lessons 👍

@TheHistoryChap

7 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, & for your interesting comments

@michaelsedzikowski3669

7 күн бұрын

@TheHistoryChap My pleasure, Sir 👍

I am just reading the comments.What a nice person are you Sir!! You do reply for each and every comment!

@TheHistoryChap

5 күн бұрын

Thanks & thanks for watching my video

Great video. Always loved the Gurkha's. Best soldiers in the world. Cheers Ron

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Ron, thanks for watching. Have a great weekend

Great Story Chris, Cheers to the Brave Gurkhas

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

My father served alongside them in Burma and told me that they were fiercely loyal, would never leave you and had a terrific sense of humour. We are very lucky to have them as allies.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Indeed. Thanks for sharing.

Great video

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Many thanks, I’m glad you enjoyed it

I highly recommend the Gurkha museum in Winchester it's brilliant , just like this video!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

The Victorian Military Society are having their AGM at the museum in May. I hope to attend.

Thank you For sharing Our History..it was my Bed time story WW2 Burma . with my loving Grandfather My Hero Second Sixth Gurkha Rifle.Im so lucky and proud of him. I miss him..

@TheHistoryChap

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video & sharing your family story.

Hi Chris. Great video as usual! Could I request a topic for a video please? Awhile back you did a video on a hospital ship during The First World War(I think it was a sister ship of the Titanic) but in it you mentioned something about the lesser mentioned Macedonian front. I love learning about the lesser talked about subjects of that war so if it’s not too much trouble would you consider it? Thanks again for all your knowledge and hard work! Big fan from Ireland here 🙂

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Hi David, the Salonika front is on my list for this year. Just want to get right balance between introduction to this theatre of war and going too deep.

@davidmurphy8364

Ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Hi Chris, that’s great to hear, I look forward to it! Thank you for taking the time to reply!

Most Excellent ❤

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you

A well-deserved memorial to a unique population👍👍👍

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Many thanks.

This was a legendary video, if you could make one detailed video on Nepal tiebet war it would be great ❤

@TheHistoryChap

12 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

Wonderful presentation. I have to this day a kukri presented to me in 1992 by the ex Gurkha troops working in mozambique with the mine clearing organization MINETECH. I was a medic and provided medics for their operations from zimbanwe army medical corps and ex south african medical personell Treasured item

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Great story, thanks for sharing

Top notch video

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much

Very interesting title!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Many thanks...as are your photos from Portsmouth.

Absolutely bell metal lads. Much respect

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment

Thanks for introducing our Gurkhas alot respect to you 🇳🇵

@TheHistoryChap

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, glad yhou enjoyued it.

Excellent story Chris. That knife would convince me not to upset these guys.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I certainly wouldn’t want to be up against them

@billmccarthy9689

Ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap Indeed!

Fascinating and hosted by a new Magnus Pike.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Not a bad role model😆

@barrydavis987

Ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap It is very funny but a little distracting. Many thanks for your kind reply.

Excellent video 📹 A brilliant historical analysis. Explains a lot. A video 📹 on Occtolony. Clever people like him made the British Empire.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to comment

My grandfather, a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery in Mesopotamia, served alongside the Gurkhas in the Great War. He told me that they were the best & meanest soldiers he'd ever encountered on either side.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your grandfather’s story about the Gurkhas.

Chris not many people know about the history of the Gurkhas and how they become part of the british army a really interesting story I loved it keep up the good work. You want to tell the the story of the Fiji's our they become to serve in the british army as well

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the video and I like your idea about telling the story of the Fijians in the British Army too

thank you for a short story about Borneo in the 60's. I think that the essence of these warriors was how they behaved in Japanese captivity. What a great collection of books in the background

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I will tell the story of Borneo in a little bit more detail later this year. Please subscribe to my channel so you don’t miss it

Lovely brave history teller

@TheHistoryChap

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.

very honest narrative. most accurate ever made so far. thank you from nepal. .it would still be more accurate if you had mention the role of a traitor (a mercant from the plains) in helping Octorlony outflanking the Gorkha column. if octorlony had not got that that traitor history could be somewhat different.

@TheHistoryChap

18 күн бұрын

Thank you for watching my video & for your interesting feedback.

Wonderful. My Grandfather was in the Inniskillen dragoons prior and during WW1 up until their disbandment. He served alongside the Gurkas in India, and I have a Kukri that was presented to him. Family legend has it that the Gurkas amputate the first joint of their little finger, on the loss of a parent, and that the army was unsuccessful in banning the practice. Maybe you can enlightened me.? Happy St George's day and thanks for posting.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Happy St. George’s Day! Glad you enjoyed this video. Unfortunately, I don’t know the answer to your question, but I hope someone else will be able to contribute

@stephenrose1343

Ай бұрын

Thank you for your prompt reply. An unrelated bit of information about my Grandfather, his officer was Captain Oates of Antarctic fame. My Grandfather told my Father that Oates was hugely loved by his men and spoke ,unusually for the time, with a broad Yorkshire accent.My cousin has the order of service for Oates' memorial. My Grandfather was from Northumberland.

@kahutochishisumi9056

27 күн бұрын

​@@stephenrose1343that legend is not true. But it was traditional that a Gurkha had to draw blood everytime he drew his kukhri, even if a drop from his own finger.

@kahutochishisumi9056

27 күн бұрын

​@@stephenrose1343that legend is not true. But it was traditional that a Gurkha had to draw blood everytime he drew his kukhri, even if a drop from his own finger.

Would you consider doing a series on the Gurkhas? I’m thinking of individual acts by Gurkha’s in British service or units in that same service. I know I’ve seen a couple as sidebars over the years while reading about WWI and WWII, so there must be quite a few. I think them similar to Zulu’s for ferocity and bravery.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Hi Terry, thanks for that suggestion. There are probably people who are much better informed about the history of the Goka regiments then I am but I will add to my list.

Enjoy to heard about Gurkhas , love to hear more about treaty of Sugauli.

@TheHistoryChap

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video & your feedback.

During my 8 years of stay in United Kingdom as an international student from Nepal, I was always adored by the British People. It was indeed a great part of my life. Friends forever...

@TheHistoryChap

12 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video & for sharing your interesting feedback

I have the greatest respect for the Gurkhas. It’s great to hear about them

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

Love the Gurkhas ❤️ Our loyal elite,natural warriors. so sad that it took a war to unite us ☹️ so happy Gurkhas now have the right to settle in Britain ( a right our government should have given them from the start ). Excellent video and channel 👍👍

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Really appreciate your support, thank you

An outstanding lesson in history! If I had a teacher like you. I'd probably have been a history major. Odd, but I have a kukri between the seats in my CRV. Thanks!

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

I’m glad you enjoyed the story. Plenty more coming your way so please do make sure you subscribe to my channel.

You forgot to mention that the 600 Gorkhas at Khalanga consisted of men, women and children. But then a Gurkha woman is, in every way, as effective as a Gorkha man, and a Gorkha child over 10 or 12 years old is no more a child..

@TheHistoryChap

15 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video & for your feedback.

Thanks for Gurkha history sir

@TheHistoryChap

Күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video

Traumas de guerra já naquela época. Informação nova para mim.

@TheHistoryChap

16 күн бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment

Great episode. My American army unit provided transportation for Gurkhas training with us. I was able to meet a couple of them and traded rations with one. American troops don't get bully beef which I happen to love.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your own experiences with the Gurkhas

Amazing people, had the pleasure of travelling through Nepal. Met the one of a kind Colonel Cross.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thank you for watching and for taking the time to comment

So proud of these guys

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.

It is interesting how both the Gurkhas and Sikhs became members of the British (or East India Company) army, who successfully aided in quelling the Indian mutiny. Another excellent delve into history.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching my video, glad you enjoyed it.

Hi Chris, the name of the Gorkha general was Amar Singh Thapa, not Umar Sin. I do enjoy your content from Nepal.

Gurkhas were probably the sole reason why 1857mutiny dint succeed, despite being coaxed multiple times in each battle by rebels for common cause as hindus......they remained loyal to their colours nd the bugle......loyality nd bravery is synonymous with gurkhas!!!! Thanks for this beautiful documentry.....may all good souls in the battles rest in peace ❤

@TheHistoryChap

18 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching my video & for your feedback.

@demigodpersia

6 күн бұрын

Nope, it was more Sikh, and Scindia's army who was more responsible, gurkhas were late. And local zamindrs too supported gurkhas

@push2277

6 күн бұрын

@@demigodpersia nope, scindias played tactical games, Sikhs dint revolt in 1857, nd given the past of how Sikhs wer treated it was very less probable dat Sikhs might revolt, though in prior battles they defeated east india company, but the gurkhas not revolting nd continuing to fight for oath nd duty, they acted as the fulcrum on whose load the result of favourable revolt slipped from hands nd efforts of mutineers! Jai kali, ayo Gorkhali!!!

@pranavr9783

4 күн бұрын

Technically gurkha were offerd 6 time more wealth and they still stayed with british. Sikh maharani evej took refuge in nepal. As no indian kingdome had that will power to protect her. That being said even maratha leader nana shaib who rebeld against british and killed so many like he also fleed to nepal. Nepal was friends of british and those who rebeld with british took refuge in nepal . If anyone talked about rebelion in heart of nepali they were dealt with. Reason why some poluce stattion guardpost were even damaged and bombed by rebels. See nepal fuaght the british east india by it self. Nit jsyt that but many kindgome suported the british and no one came for nepal. So nepal did what it can to protect it self. It paid a price that british author have written most costliest campaign ever taken by by british in south asia. Finally even british giverner wrote to king of england without gurkha we lost india. You can say sikh i respect that. But it was gurkha who captured mughal leader to be after british would have been moved out of india it would have been mughal empire. Gurkha captured that mughal leader. Yes maratha and many rebeld and many of them fleed to nepal as british were everywhere.

@demigodpersia

4 күн бұрын

@@pranavr9783 Gurkhas were offered 6 times the wealth? Well no record of it, but it strengthened the british ties with Ranas, they got land naya muluk on western tarai. Many princely states like patalia state, state of gwalior, many local zamindars, were much more responsible then gurkhas. Lucknow rebellion was already about to India then Gurkhas came very late and sacked the city.

At the battle of Nalapani legendary commander Robert Rollo Gillespie had 3500+ soldiers with guns, mortars and multiple cannons against 600 Gurkhas ( including men, women and children) equipped with just 20 guns and kukhuri, spears etc. no modern weapons. Still Gurkhas hold their ground for many weeks

@TheHistoryChap

18 күн бұрын

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Nalapani is just few kms away from my home. There is a Kalinga war Memorial on top of the hill.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

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It's a fascinating tale of loyalty and reward. British would always look for martial races. After loss of American colonies, India was a base for recruitment and supplies. Britain had the ambition to build a large military force. It was a marriage of convenience. Due to financial benefit, every young man would like to join armed forces. Britain stopped recruiting from India and Pakistan once they achieved independence but continued recruitment from Nepal is an extraordinary thing. It reflects reliability and trustworthiness of Gurkha people. 26 VCs and countless other medals speak volumes about their bravery and fearless conduct in war. If Britain had ruled on quarter of Earth's land, they knew how to take care of their loyalists.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

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@thendino1

22 күн бұрын

Oh yea? What happened to the Punjabi's?

@asimnawaz9256

22 күн бұрын

@@thendino1 Could you please explain?

A great corp of men these Gurhkas . Tough as nails, full of piss , and vinegar and fiercely loyal. These men are the best to have on hand. Once again thank you for producing another brilliant video lecture on the subject. And yes ...I eagerly await your your next video lecture. Oh ..almost forgot to say"kudos."

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Really pleased you enjoyed it. Next video will be Admiral Thomas Cochrane. Plus a special one on General Gillespie for my members.

There is Ochterlony monument in Calcutta till today which was dedicated to David Ochterlony and his soilders for winning the Anglo-Nepalese war.

@TheHistoryChap

26 күн бұрын

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Jay Mahakali Ayo Gurkhali..My salute to one of the bravest fighting race...

@TheHistoryChap

11 күн бұрын

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Thank you Chris for another interesting video my only disappointment is your description of the Army officer who deserted “run away” from his men then to be promoted as”bonkers” if a soldier had done the same he would have been shot Yes I am an ex British soldier and my fathers father my grandfather who I never met died I’m a mental health hospital due to being “Shell shocked” or “ lack of fibre” as the leaders called it after the WW1 In my opinion it’s wrong for officers to be treated differently to the soldiers in theses situations However we all have different opinions I look forward to watching another video Thank you

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

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Very nice and accurate as far as we know. Just a note-Amar (hindu name- immortal) Singh Thapa, not Umar (Arabic/Muslim name-flourishing), may be just a case of mispronunciation. One story to add, Gorkhalis tied rag on sheep horns and set the rags on fire and ran them down the hill to scare the Brits, which caused chaos in the ranks.

@TheHistoryChap

15 күн бұрын

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@angrymaniac53

10 күн бұрын

​@@TheHistoryChapfrom what I have been told gorkhas also used to take hornets nest in jute bag and throw it towards British army

I do respect the Gurkhas love from Indonesia......

@TheHistoryChap

18 күн бұрын

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Your quote early on in the programme....Field Marshal S.H.F.J. Manekshaw. Former C in C of the Indian Army

@TheHistoryChap

18 күн бұрын

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Order of the bath? is that a water tub/bath or is the location in the UK? - Chris could you make a video on all the different types of awards and ranks of awards people can hold?

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

What a great idea. Those awards fascinate me. Just a top line: the Order of the Bath is conferred on members of the armed forces (historically, senior officers). By entering the order they get knighted.

@StevenKeery

Ай бұрын

QALibrary: Bath is a City in the West of England, famous for its Roman Baths and also for its architecture.

@QALibrary

Ай бұрын

@@TheHistoryChap When I worked for the civil service the law library was asked to come up with a list for the master at arms teams of how to address people be it The Annuario Pontificio, the official directory of the Holy See to the Queen downwards

In 1974 in Seoul South Korea at the Yongsan U.S.Army base I saw the Gurkhas who were members of the U.N Honor Guard. They had those long knives they wore in the small of their back. They were a good looking military unit.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

You certainly wouldn’t want to mess with those knives would you?

What I want to know is how did the painter of the portrait, get everybody to keep still. Looks a bit hectic.

@TheHistoryChap

Ай бұрын

Maybe he was a wedding photographer!

Forever greatful for our Indian warriors- Gurkhas, Sikhs, Jatts, Rajputs, Dogras, Afghans, Marratas. Many others

@TheHistoryChap

29 күн бұрын

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@HighlanderTVV

22 күн бұрын

Don’t put Gurkhas as Indian warriors coz we ain’t.

@narayangurung4437

19 күн бұрын

Dont said gurkha is indian totaly gorkha community belong to the nepal