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Thapa is the surname of a large social group of people, predominantly Chhetris as well as (), from Nepal. Over a period of time, this community has spread to other countries of the world. Thapa Magars (Mongolian Origin i.e. Tibitean-Nepal Origin) come from the upper part of Nepal to lower parts of Tibet . The thapa chhetris came into existence during the middle age in the Khas Empire .Currently many of the Thapa Chhetri are found in Nepal, and Indian States i.e. Sikkim, Himachal and, Assam as well as in Bhutan and Myanmar. The Thapa Chhetri are from the Kshatriya or Chhetri caste or varna like Basnets of Nepal. Majority of Thapas Chhetri speak Nepalese language as mother tongue. The thapas are divided into many sub-castes which are the: * Ghimire Thapa, * Khulal Thapa, * Pawar Thapa, * Mugali Thapa, * Lamichhane Thapa, * Godar Thapa, * Bagale Thapa, * Poudel Thapa, * Gagle Thapa, * Suyal Thapa who, were settled in the different parts of Nepal. They are said to have descended from the warriors who came to eastern Nepal with the fighting forces of King Prithivi Narayan Shah. One of the former Prime Ministers of Nepal Surya Bahadur Thapa is a Lamichhane Chhetri Thapa. Amar Singh Thapa, Bhimshen Thapa, Mathabar Singh Thapa were all Bagale Chhetri Thapa. Similarly, Bhakti Thapa was a Godar Chhetri Thapa who played an important role in Anglo-Nepalese war. Some notable people with surname Thapa include: *Bhimsen Thapa Mukhtiyar(Prime Minister) of Nepal. Mukhtiyar is equivalent to Prime Minister *Amar Singh Thapa Living lion Of Nepal, Supreme Commander of Western front in Anglo-Nepalese War *Bhakti Thapa, Commander of Western front in Anglo-Nepalese War, Killed in battle of Deuthal *Mathabarsingh Thapa, First Prime Minister of Nepal to wear crown and Commander in-chief of Nepalese Army, mamaji of Jung Bahadur Rana *Netrabahadur 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 ) *Colonel Gajraj Singh Thapa First person to introduce tea plantation in Nepal in around 1873 AD. He is also the son in law of Jung Bahadur Rana *Colonel Dilli Jung Thapa, Chief engineer and urban planner, grandson of Colonel Gajraj Singh Thapa. *Brigadier Sher Jung Thapa, Mahavir Chakra (MVC), Indian Army, resident of Dharmasala, Himachal Pradesh, (India). *Major Dhan Singh Thapa, Pramvir Chakra (PVC), Indian Army, resident of Simla, Himaachal Pradesh (India). *Manjushree Thapa, Nepalese author *Arun Thapa, Magar singer *Surya Bahadur Thapa, Lamichhane Mugali Chhetri Ex-Prime minister of Nepal *Sunil Thapa, Film actor, a.k.a. Raate Kaila (Hindi-Ek duje ke liye, Mary Kom/Nepali-more than 25 films) *Jharna Thapa, Nepalese Actress. *Bipana Thapa, Nepalese Actress. *Arjun Bahadur Thapa, Secretary-General, SAARC (2014–) *Captain Yagya Bahadur Thapa, Revolutionist against Panchayat System, killed coldblooded by Royal Army in home district Okhaldhunga *Dr.Bhesh Bahadur Thapa, Former Nepalese Ambassador to India/USA *Kamal Thapa, Former Home Minister, President of Rastriya Prajatantra Party ==References== 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Thapa」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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