Goorkhas
or GURKHAS, the dominant race in Nepal, descended from Hindu immigrants and claiming a Rajput origin. They overran the Khatmandu valley, and extended their power over Nepal in 1767-1768. Their advance S. led to the Nepal or Goorkha War of 1814-1815, and General Ochterlony's spirited campaign brought about the treaty of Segauli, which still defines English relations with Nepal, and which ceded various tracts in the Himalayas, GOOSE The Goorkhas, who are a short, thick-set race, are brave and faithful soldiers, and lent valuable aid to the British in the suppression of the mutiny and subsequently. They also quently. They also fought in the World , or Gurkha, is about 53 miles from Khat Khatmandu , the present capital of Nepal tal of Nepal. It was formerly the chief al. It was formerly the chief town. See NEPAL.