Khadka
Khadka (Nepali: खड्का) anciently called as Khaḍgā (Hindi: खड्गा) is a surname of Khas community who took the Brahmin (Khas-Chettri). Khadkas were the fighter clan in Nepal & Indian kings of Gorkha Kingdom prior to Chetrri Dynasties. Khadkas in Eastern, far-western and mid-western Nepal are descendants of the ancient wildings tribes who are believed to be a worshipper to other Brahmin tribes and long time rivals of Panday. Also, the Khadkas were dominant fighters of Uttrakhand before 18th century. Brahmin also represented as Khadkas are known to be from the king's family where other Khadka such as Maharaji Khadka and Kalikote Khadka are known to be the worshippers to the god and fellow blesser of Punwar . Also Khadka soldiers and kith and kin got separated to different parts of country after the death of their king.[1]:22 Khadga was an ancient Paikelā (warrior) rank along with Thāpā, Rānā and Buḍhā.[1]:89
| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Language(s) | Khas language[1] |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom[1] |
| Derivation | Khadga (sword) |
| Meaning | Sword bearer[1] |
| Other names | |
| Cognate(s) | Katwal, Khandayat |
| Derivative(s) | Khadka Kshatri, Khadkaji |
Notable people
- Hari Bahadur Khadka, Member of 2nd Constituent Assembly
- Hari Khadka, football player
- Khum Bahadur Khadka, former minister
- Kul Bahadur Khadka, Lieutenant General
- Narayan Khadka; ex minister of urban development
- Nirajan Khadka, football player
- Paras Khadka, cricket player
- Sumi Khadka, actress
- Swastima Khadka, actress
See also
- Budhathoki
- Katwal
- Rana
- Raut
- Thapa
References
- Adhikary, Surya Mani (1997). The Khasa Kingdom: A trans-Himalayan empire of the middle age. Nirala Publications. p. 210. ISBN 8185693501.