THE BATTLE OF KALUNGA (Anglo Nepal War | October – November 1814)

Sometimes called Nalapani, the hill fort of Kalunga was garrisoned by about 600 soldiers of the Goorkha Army. 

Against them? 1,600 British and Indian soldiers outnumbering the Goorkhas nearly 3:1. 

Hear the full story of this historic battle which spawned a partnership which has since lasted over 200 years. 
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The Siege of Kalunga.

In 1917, units of the 2nd Battalion of the 9th Gurkha Rifles were tasked with forcing a crossing of the Tigris River at Shumran in Mesopotamia as part of the Allied assault against Turkish forces. British troops had just relieved the beleaguered city of Kut and were keen to press their advantage on towards Baghdad. 

Hear the story that inspired this fantastic painting by Lionel Edwards.

The Crossing of the Tigris River

On 20th March 1944, Naik (Corporal) Dilbahadur Khattri and two Gurkha riflemen reached the walls of the Monte Cassino Monastery - the first Allied soldiers in four great battles to reach their objective. This painting by the artist Jason Askew graphically depicts the moment three days before, on 17th March 1944, when 1st Battalion 9th Gurkha Rifles (1/9 GR) captured Hangman’s Hill.

The assault on Hangman's Hill

In celebration of International Women's Day or Nari Diwas as it is known in Nepal, we got three prominent figures within the Museum to come together and talk about their experiences as Nepali Women living here in the UK.

International Women's Day 2022

When You Go Home, Tell Them of Us and Say,
For Your Tomorrow, We Gave Our Today. 

These are the words carved on the 2nd British Division Memorial in Kohima Cemetery, known as the Kohima Epitaph in memory of the twin battles and those that gave their lives, listen to the momentous story today.

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The Battles of Imphal and Kohima - Gurkhas in Burma

In late 1941, Imperial Japan attack U.S. and British Commonwealth forces across East Asia. Malaya and much of Burma had fallen by April 1942.

In response, Colonel Charles Orde Wingate's unconventional approach is seen as the best choice to lead guerrilla forces in Burma. Nicknamed The Chindits, the grit and determination of this battle unit means it is remembered as one of the fiercest in history.
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The Chindits - Gurkhas in Burma

Recollections from Gurkha Veterans of the Falklands conflict from 1982.

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•	Music Credit: music & lyrics composed and performed by Khagendra Limbu, ex Sgt, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles

•	Gurkha Guns by Ganesh Rai (Mar 2020): available from Amazon.
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Lieutenant Rabin Kumar Rai | Falklands Forty

Brigadier David Morgan, 1/7 DEO Gurkha Rifles | Falklands Forty

Lieutenant Nabin Siwa | Falklands Forty

Recollections from Gurkha Veterans of the Falklands conflict from 1982.

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Music & lyrics composed and performed by Khagendra Limbu, ex Sgt, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles.

63867 Corporal Dharma Raj Rai | Falklands Forty

Lance Corporal Tanka Prasad Limbu | Falklands Forty

61356 Warrant Officer Class 2 Debendra Gurung | Falklands Forty

59831 Colour Sergeant Shibadhan Rai | Falklands Forty

The Victoria Cross is the highest honour that a soldier can receive within the British Army. In total, 12 were awarded to members of Gurkha units for actions during World War 2, 10 to Gurkhas and 2 to British Officers. Today we focus in on the heroics behind two of these, the stories of Tulbahadur Pun and Michael Allmand.

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VC Stories: Tulbahadur Pun & Michael Allmand

During World War One, Kulbir Thapa VC wrote himself into the history books as he became the first Gurkha to receive the Victoria Cross. Listen to the heroic story of arguably the most famous Gurkha to have ever lived.

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Kulbir Thapa: Victoria Cross Stories

Lance Corporal Rambahadur Limbu was presented with his Victoria Cross by Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in 1966. Listen to the heroic story of how he came to receive this most prestigious award.

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