Basnet
Basnet/Basnyat (Nepali: बस्नेत/बस्न्यात) is a surname of Khasas of Nepal and India. It is commonly found among Jharra Chhetri community.
| Language(s) | Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas |
| Word/name | Karnali, Nepal |
| Meaning | Warrior |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Basnyat, Basnet |
| See also | Thapa, Rana, Karki, Khadka |
There are five different branches of Basnets in Nepal:
- The Shreepali (Sripali) Jumli Basnets of Jumla bharadwaja later Gorkha.
- The Khaptari (Khaptadi Basnyat) King of Khaptad Raghuvanshi Kshatriya Kaushik gotriya
- The Lamichhane; Garga gotriya Basnets
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