Khadka
| 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 |
Khadka (Template:Lang-ne) anciently called as Khaḍgā (Hindi: खड्गा) is a surname of Khas community who took the Brahmin (Khas -Chhetri) and Magars community. Khadkas were the fighter clan in Nepal. kings of Gorkha Kingdom prior to Chetrri Dynasty. 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 Pandey. 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
History
Mansingh Khadka Magar was a king of Gorkhakot which later named as Gorkha until 1559. There was always been a running event called Liglig Daud annually where winner of race was chosen as King Of Gorkha Kingdom Drabya Shah ( Youngest Son Of Yashobrahma) was invited to take over a throne by the Brahmins in particular Bhagirath Panth and Ganesh Pande But he was not a physically good to run in an event and started a conspiracy . On Wednesday the 8th of Bhadon Badi, Saka 1481 (A.D. 1559) Rohini Nakshatra being an auspicious day, Drabya Shah was aided by Bhagirath Panth, Ganesa Pande, Gangaram Rana Magar, Busal Arjyal, Khanal Bohra and Murli Khawas of Gorkha, concealed himself in a hut. Ganesa Pande had collected all the people of who wore the brahmanical thread such as the Thapas, Busals, Ranas and Maski Ranas of the Magar tribe, they went by the Dahya Gauda route and the Durbar. Drabya Shah killed King Mansingh Khadka Magar with his own hand, with a sword. At the same auspicious moment Drabya took his seat on the gaddi .Dravya Shah used the army of the Magar (an ancient tribe of Nepal) to invade neighboring states and his successors continued this aggression to increase the territory belonging to Gorkha By 1570, when Dravya Shah died, the running race was but a memory among the people.
Different kingdoms such as Rishing, Ghiring, Argha, Khachhi, Gulmi, Dhor, Satung, Paiung, Bhirkot, Gharung Mishikot, Isma were collectively known as 'Barha Magarat' or Confederation of Twelve Magar Kingdoms and were ruled by Magar Kings. Each year, people celebrate a festival of Barhakune Tal in Ghorahi of Dang district to commemorate the founding of Twelve Magarats. Similarly, there existed 'Athara Magarat' or Confederation of Eighteen Magar Kingdoms located west of Kali Gandaki River, primarily inhabited by Kham Magars. Palpa district and Rolpa district of Nepal (majority of Kham Magars), both located in Province 5 of Nepal, are the top two districts of Nepal with the highest indigenous Magar population.
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
References
- ^ a b c d e Adhikary, Surya Mani (1997). The Khasa Kingdom: A trans-Himalayan empire of the middle age. Nirala Publications. p. 210. ISBN 8185693501.
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