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The Brigade of Gurkhas is the collective term for elite British Army units that are composed of Nepal ese soldiers. They are famous for their ever-present Kukri blades and use of martial arts.

ORIGINS

Main articles the Gurkha s and the British Indian Army


The first Gurkha s volunteered as Mercenaries in the service of the British East India Company after the War In Nepal of 1814 - 1816 . During the war, the British were impressed by the tenacity of the Gurkha soldiers and encouraged them to volunteer for the East India Company.