Indo-Aryan ethno-linguistic group of Nepal and India
This article is about medieval and modern day Khas people. For ancient Indo-Aryan group of same name, see Khasas. For medieval kingdom, see Khasa Malla kingdom. For native language of Khas people, see Khas language.
Not to be confused with Khasi people, the neighboring Austroasiatic ethnolinguistic group in the east.
Khas
खस
Khas Women holding hands and performing Deuda
Total population
c. 15.3 million[1]
Regions with significant populations
Nepal, India, Bhutan
Languages
Nepali[2]
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Kumaoni, Garhwali, Pahari
Khas Tribe of Nepal
Khas tribe, (English: /kɑːs/; Nepali: खस) popularly known as Khashya, according to the 2015 constitution of Nepal [nb 1] are an Indo-Aryan[14] ethno-linguistic group native to the Himalayan region of the Indian subcontinent, in what is now the present-day South Asian country of Nepal, as well as the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam and Sikkim.[nb 2] Historically, Khas were the speakers of an ancient Khas language from the Indo-Aryan language family[2][18] and the earliest recorded speakers of the Western Pahari languages.[15] The large portion of the Indo-Aryan speakers throughout lower Himalayas were the Khas people.[19] An intrusion of this tribe from the Western and Northwestern Himalayas into Central Himalayas is substantiated by the early linguistic evidences related to the Nepali language.[18] They were also known as Parbatiyas/Parbates and are currently known as Paharis/Pahadis. (literally, "from the hills"). They were also referred to as Yartse in Tibet and are also known as Khasan by Bhotia people. The term Khas has now become obsolete, as the Khas people have adopted communal identities because of the negative stereotypes associated with the term Khas. In Nepal the native speaker of Nepali language are known as Khas people.[20][21][22]
According to the Constitution of Nepal, Bahun, Kshetris, Thakuris, and Sanyasis (Dashnami) who are citizens of Nepal should be considered as "Khas Arya" for electoral purposes.[13]
Tibet and are also known as Khasan by Bhotia people. The term Khas has now become obsolete, as the Khaspeople have adopted communal identities because of...
Kṣetrī) historically called Kshettriya or Kshetriya or Khas are Nepali speaking Rajputs of Khas community, some of whom trace their origin to migration...
Khasa Prakrit (also known as Khas Prakrit, Sanskrit Khasa, Himalayan Prakrit, Northern Prakrit, Khas Kura) is a Prakrit language of medieval South Asia...
were members of the Khas community together Chhetris. Possibly due to political power of the Khasa Malla kingdom, Khas Brahmins and Khas Kshatriyas had high...
The initial name of Nepali language was "Khas Kura" (खस कुरा), meaning language or speech of the Khaspeople, who are descended from the ancient Khasas...
Buzz". Himalayan Buzz. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2018. Article on Khaspeople of Uttarakhand namely Jeevat Ke Dhani Uttarakhand Ke Khasiya by Indian...
dreaded disease. "All I want to do from now onwards is to be useful to people who could need [a] little advice," she said in her first interview since...
dark period. Medieval Nepal In the 11th century, a powerful empire of Khaspeople emerged in western Nepal whose territory at its highest peak included...
occupational caste found among Khaspeople comprising 45 subgroups. Their surnames take after the subgroup they belong to. People belonging to this caste are...
far western Nepal[citation needed]. Kumaoni is also used as a term for people who have their origin in Kumaon. The word Kumain is a direct derivative...
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"Indian people". They were reported to have lived around Gandhara, Trigarta and Madra Kingdom as per the Mahabharata. People of this tribe include Khas people...
Upendra Devkota (Nepali: उपेन्द्र देवकोटा; 18 December 1953 – 18 June 2018) was a Nepali neurosurgeon and founder of the first neurological trauma unit...
sons of same father in the country of Khaspeople. Khas Thapa are patrilineal groups descended from Khaspeople . They are popularly known as Thapa Kshatriya...
Bijay Baral (Nepali: विजय बराल) is a Nepalese actor and poet known for his work in Nepali cinema. He made his debut in 2013 with the film Chhadke. He worked...
Bista (Nepali: बिष्ट) is a family name of people of North Indian Hills and Nepal belonging to Khaspeople group under the caste Chhetri, sub-groups of...
In the 11th century, a powerful empire of Khaspeople emerged in western Nepal whose territory at its highest peak included much of western Nepal as well...
Bhakta Raj Acharya (Nepali: भक्तराज आचार्य; 2 October 1942 – 26 February 2024), commonly referred to as Bhajan Shiromani, was a Nepali singer and music-composer...
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poor turnout at the stadium and he uploaded a video on Twitter requesting people to come to Mumbai Football Arena to support the Indian team. His video went...
Ruby Rana (born 1972) is a Nepalese model, actress and beauty pageant title holder. She was crowned as the first ever Miss Nepal in 1994. She competed...
Dal-bhat-tarkari is the standard meal eaten twice daily traditionally by the Khaspeople. However, with land suitable for irrigated rice paddies in short supply...
their tribal designation Khas. This general term refers in some contexts only to the upper-status divisions of the western Khas group, the Bahun (Khae(n)...
general election she was elected as a proportional representative from the Khaspeople category. "Election Commission Nepal" (PDF). Retrieved 2022-12-20. "Rastriya...
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