Bohora
Bohara (Nepali: बोहरा), also known as Bohora (बोहोरा) or Bohara (बोहरा), is a Brahmin (bahun) and Chhetri surname of the Khas community of Nepal.
| Language(s) | Nepali |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Khas language |
| Word/name | Khasa kingdom |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Bohara, Bohora, Bohra |
| Derivative(s) | Bohara Brahmin, Bohra chhetri, Bohara Ekthariya |
| See also | Mahat, Katwal, Rayamajhi, Budhathoki |
Bohara belonged to Thar Ghar aristocracy group which assisted the rulers of Gorkha Kingdom. In western Nepal, the Bohara title is in use from Katyuri Kingdom of Doti, Joshimath and Askot by the Kshatriyas, at the time of old Feudal kingdom system of around 12th century (also known as Jamindari Pratha).
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