• aleph@lemm.ee
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    7 months ago

    Famed for being so badass that after the Anglo-Nepalese war, the British signed a treaty so that the Gurkhas could join their army and fight for them instead.

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      7 months ago

      The British Army still has Gurkha regiments to this day, along with the Indian Army. And they’re still badass - if you want an example, check out Dipprasad Pun