Anglo-Nepalese War

The Anglo-Nepalese War, also known as the Gurkha War, took place from 1814 to 1816 between the Gurkha chiefs of Nepal and the British Indian government. Despite their renowned combat skills and kukri knives, the Gurkhas were ultimately defeated due to limitations in resources and manpower.1

The conflict concluded with the Treaty of Sagauli on March 4, 1816. Under this treaty, Nepal ceded territories west of the Kali River to the Sutlej River and renounced claims to the disputed Tarai lowlands. Nepal maintained its independence but accepted a British resident in its capital, Kathmandu. Following the war, the British began recruiting Gurkha soldiers into their forces, who subsequently served in various conflicts, including World War I and World War II.21