Who are Khas/Kshetri or Khas/Chhetri?

Q: Who are Khas/Kshetri or Khas/Chhetri?


A: Khas/Kshetri or Khas/Chhetri are Turanid Ab-Original Native From people belonging to a Turkic-Mongol Mixed caste in the Khas group, an Altaic ethno-linguistic group.

Q: What is the occupation of Kshetris?


A: Kshetris served as rulers, administrators, governors and warriors as per their Occupational caste.

Q: How did Kshetris dominate Nepalese history?


A: Kshetris were able to dominate most of the Nepalese history through monopolizing government and military up until 1951 AD.

Q: Are Kshetris still visible in government today?


A: Yes, after democracy in Nepal, Kshetris were still visible in the government especially dominating Panchayati government and still monopolizing military.

Q: What does Muluki Ain (Legal Code) say about Kshetris?


A: According to 1854 Muluki Ain (Legal Code) of Nepal, Kshetris belong to sacred thread bearers (Yagyopavit) and twice born (Dvija) Hindus.

Q: Are there any other names for Parvate/Pahari (hilly) Kshatriyas?


A: Yes, they are also called as Kshetris or Khas Kshetris.

Q: Are there any theories on where the Decendents Of Magars come from? A:Many historians believe that Decendents Of Magars come from the Kshetris caste.

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