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'''Thapa''' is a surname of large number of people of Nepalese origin. '''Thapas''' could be found throughout Nepal and India, but their origin is supposed to be in Western region of Nepal. Over a period of time, this community has spread to many parts of the world.
THAPA is a surname of people from Nepal, living in western part of the country. There are Thapa Chhetri (Aryans) and Thapa Magar (Mongolians). Thapas became popular during the period of Shah dynasty, being prime minister of the country, fighting alongside king and Showing their loyalty towards the king and to the country, as proved by BHIMSEN THAPA. At the same time they were also regarded as the best warriors. AMAR SINGH THAPA and BHAKTI THAPA proved this during Anglo- Nepal WAR.


''''''Thapa'''''' surname owes its origin to the famous MAGAR Tribe of Nepal. Its mainly this tribe that world respects and recognises as '''GORKHA'''. Originaly '''THAPA''' are followers of Budhism and animism, lately majority have turned to followers of Hindu faith. '''Thapa''' clan is one among seven other The Magar Tribe or septs: '''Thapa''', Ale, Rana, Budhathoki, Roka, Gharti and Pun.
Some notable Thapas:
Certain members of the Magar tribe were the first to become followers of HINDU faith in Nepal. HINDU Faith also introduced the bane of Casteism into Nepal. The magars(Includes THAPAs) who adopted the new faith raised themselves in the hierarchical social order that ails HINDU faith. So a '''THAPA''' magar is a person whose ancestors did not want to be Hindus. CHETRI '''Thapa''' is a person whose ancestors adopted HINDU faith early. Likewise with several other surnames that is common to MAGAR as well as CHETRI tribe.

Basically MAGAR tribe of Nepal and CHETRI were same. Its been noticed that '''THAPA''' Chetri will always insist that his ancestors were rajput from India. '''Its a fallacy because no such surnames like THAPA chetri, Budhathoki Chetri, Gharti exist in India.''' Such surnames belong to the MAGAR Tribe. '''Shah''' dynasty that ruled Nepal for about 2 centuries until recently are also originally from the MAGAR stock. '''SHAH''' was only a title given to them by the Mogul rulers in India.

Some 'title' of Thapa are associated with places in Nepal. Examples could be "Mugali" which is associated with a place called MUGA in Dhankuta district of eastern Nepal. Similarly "Gagle" Thapa is believed to be originated in Sindhupalchowk and some of them are in Jugu Nagar, Panauti and Balaju, [[Kathmandu]].

People from the Thapa clan from MAGAR Tribe mainly took to the profession of soldiery in large numbers and have earned laurels unparalleled in world history. The THAPA clan of MAGAR tribe played the major role in expansion of territories of Nepal. With the arrival of British Colonists in Asia, they also found suitable preferential employment in the British Army because of their better skills at soldiery. As member of the Birtish Army and the Indian Army, the members of THAPA clan have taken part in both great world wars and several conflicts including Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan.
In India, due to better opportunities and better social egalitarian conditions the members from the THAPA are doing well in several fields outside the traditional roles of their brave ancestors. While in Nepal under the Monarchy, the THAPA from Magar tribe were marginilised. While Nepal has a democratic government now, the bane of castesim continues to ail Nepal. The groups(so called '''Bahun''' and '''Chetri''') that benefited due to the HINDU system of hierarchical casteism continue to deny equal opportunities to other groups. The corrupt and unjust casteism has resulted in Nepal becoming one of the least developed and poorest country in the world.

Some notable Thapas (All from THAPA clan of the MAGAR tribe, except where it is mentioned otherwise):


*[[Bhimsen Thapa]] First Nepalese Prime minister
*[[Bhimsen Thapa]] First Nepalese Prime minister
*[[Amar Singh Thapa]], Commander of Western front in [[Gurkha War|Anglo-Nepalese War]]
*[[Amar Singh Thapa]] Commander of Western front in [[Gurkha War|Anglo-Nepalese War]]
*[[Bhakti Thapa]], Commander of Western front in [[Gurkha War|Anglo-Nepalese War]]
*[[Bhakti Thapa]], Commander of Western front in [[Gurkha War|Anglo-Nepalese War]]
*[[Ujir Singh Thapa]], Commander of Mid-Western front(Butwal-Palpa) in [[Gurkha War|Anglo-Nepalese War]]
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*[[Lakhan Thapa]]Magar, Martyr
*[[Ranjur Thapa]], Commander of Central front(Jit garh) in [[Gurkha War|Anglo-Nepalese War]]
*[[Mathwar Singh Thapa]], Ex Prime Minister and Commander in-cheif of Nepalese Army
*[[Netra Bahadur Thapa]], Victoria Cross holder-2 Battalion 5th Royal [[Gurkha]] Rifles(1944: Locale -Burma)
*[[Sher Bahadur Thapa]], Victoria Cross holder-9th [[Gurkha]] Rifles (1944: Locale-San Marino, Italy )
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*[[Lakhan Thapa]]Magar, Martyr
*'''Major General Bhagwan Singh Thapa''', Rai Bahadur Sahib, Commander Kashmir State Forces, I.O.M (Indian Order of Merit), Resident of Srinagar, Kashmir State (India).
*'''Col. Lacchman Singh Thapa''', Adjutant Quarter Master General, Kashmir State Forces, Resident of Srinagar, Kashmir State (India).
*[[Brigadier Sher Jung Thapa]], Mahavir Chakra (MVC), Indian Army, resident of Dharmasala, Himachal Pradesh, (India).
*[[Master Mitrasen Thapa]], Napali folk singer, social worker, resident of Bhagsu/Dharmasala, (India).
* [[Major Dhan Singh Thapa]], Pramvir Chakra (PVC), Indian Army, resident of Simla, Himaachal Pradesh (India).
*[[Shyam Thapa]] Football player of India, Resident of Bhagsu/Dharmasala, (India).
*[[Brigadier Sanjeev Kumar Thapa]], Presently serving the Indian Army as a Brigade Commander.
*[[Mr. Pyar Singh Thapa]], IITian and well known Architect originally from Bhagsu/Dharamsala (India). Now residing in Italy.
*[[Mr. J.P. Thapa]],IITian, Retired Mech Engr.B.Tech(Hons)IIT/Kh 1961.M.Tech IIT/B 1963.Well known Engineer from Dehradun (India).
*[[Dharma Raj Thapa]] Folk singer -Jana kavi kesari
*[[Ratna Sumser Thapa]] Nepali Poet and popular song-writer
*[[Arun Thapa]] singer
*[[Ram Thapa]] musician
*[[Surya Bahadur Thapa, Chetri]] Ex-Prime minister of Nepal
*[[Rana Bahadur Thapa]] Educator and writer of first book of science in Nepali "Prabeshika Bigyan"
*[[Biyondi Thapa]], Nepalese Footballer.
*[[Biyondi Thapa]], Nepalese Footballer.
*[[Sunil Thapa]], Film actor (Hindi-Ek duje ke liye/Nepali-more than 25 films)
*[[Sunil Thapa]], Film actor (Hindi-Ek duje ke liye/Nepali-more than 25 films)
*[[Manjushree Thapa]], Columnist/ Writer
*[[Manjushree Thapa , Chetri]], Columnist/ Writer
*[[Jharna Thapa]], Nepalese Actress.
*[[Jharna Thapa]], Nepalese Actress.
*[[Bipana Thapa]], Nepalese Actress.
*[[Bipana Thapa]], Nepalese Actress.
*[Rabindra Thapa] Helpful Nepal-U.K.
(Dr. Laxmi Prasad Thapa), Scientist in Biotechnology.

==References==
==References==
*[http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/11/14/stories/2004111400850600.htm An indirect reference]
*[http://www.hindu.com/mag/2004/11/14/stories/2004111400850600.htm An indirect reference]
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==External Links==
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http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2007/01/05/Culture/13063
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http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/victoriacross.asp


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SANJAY THAPA. NOTED JOURNALIST in India with over 23 yrs in various media groups like India TOday, Indian Express and PTI.

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==External links==
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* http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2007/01/05/Culture/13063
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* http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/victoriacross.asp


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Revision as of 09:25, 31 August 2010

Thapa is a surname of large number of people of Nepalese origin. Thapas could be found throughout Nepal and India, but their origin is supposed to be in Western region of Nepal. Over a period of time, this community has spread to many parts of the world.

'Thapa' surname owes its origin to the famous MAGAR Tribe of Nepal. Its mainly this tribe that world respects and recognises as GORKHA. Originaly THAPA are followers of Budhism and animism, lately majority have turned to followers of Hindu faith. Thapa clan is one among seven other The Magar Tribe or septs: Thapa, Ale, Rana, Budhathoki, Roka, Gharti and Pun. Certain members of the Magar tribe were the first to become followers of HINDU faith in Nepal. HINDU Faith also introduced the bane of Casteism into Nepal. The magars(Includes THAPAs) who adopted the new faith raised themselves in the hierarchical social order that ails HINDU faith. So a THAPA magar is a person whose ancestors did not want to be Hindus. CHETRI Thapa is a person whose ancestors adopted HINDU faith early. Likewise with several other surnames that is common to MAGAR as well as CHETRI tribe.

Basically MAGAR tribe of Nepal and CHETRI were same. Its been noticed that THAPA Chetri will always insist that his ancestors were rajput from India. Its a fallacy because no such surnames like THAPA chetri, Budhathoki Chetri, Gharti exist in India. Such surnames belong to the MAGAR Tribe. Shah dynasty that ruled Nepal for about 2 centuries until recently are also originally from the MAGAR stock. SHAH was only a title given to them by the Mogul rulers in India.

Some 'title' of Thapa are associated with places in Nepal. Examples could be "Mugali" which is associated with a place called MUGA in Dhankuta district of eastern Nepal. Similarly "Gagle" Thapa is believed to be originated in Sindhupalchowk and some of them are in Jugu Nagar, Panauti and Balaju, Kathmandu.

People from the Thapa clan from MAGAR Tribe mainly took to the profession of soldiery in large numbers and have earned laurels unparalleled in world history. The THAPA clan of MAGAR tribe played the major role in expansion of territories of Nepal. With the arrival of British Colonists in Asia, they also found suitable preferential employment in the British Army because of their better skills at soldiery. As member of the Birtish Army and the Indian Army, the members of THAPA clan have taken part in both great world wars and several conflicts including Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan. In India, due to better opportunities and better social egalitarian conditions the members from the THAPA are doing well in several fields outside the traditional roles of their brave ancestors. While in Nepal under the Monarchy, the THAPA from Magar tribe were marginilised. While Nepal has a democratic government now, the bane of castesim continues to ail Nepal. The groups(so called Bahun and Chetri) that benefited due to the HINDU system of hierarchical casteism continue to deny equal opportunities to other groups. The corrupt and unjust casteism has resulted in Nepal becoming one of the least developed and poorest country in the world.

Some notable Thapas (All from THAPA clan of the MAGAR tribe, except where it is mentioned otherwise):

References

http://www.nepalitimes.com.np/issue/2007/01/05/Culture/13063 http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/victoriacross.asp

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