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Khanal
खनाल
PronunciationKhanaal (khanāl)
Language(s)Nepali, Doteli, Kumaoni
Origin
Language(s)Khas
Word/nameKhasa kingdom
Other names
Derivative(s)Jaisi Khanal, Kumai Khanal
See alsoKoirala, Pokharel, Bhattarai, Aryal, Dhakal, Subedi

Khanal (Nepali: खनाल) is a common surname among the hill brahmins (पहारी ब्राह्मण) of Nepal and some northern Indian states. The Khanals belonged to the Thar Ghar aristocracy group which assisted the rulers of the Gorkha Kingdom.[1]

Notable people with the name include:

References[edit]

  1. ^ Pradhan, Kumar L. (2012). Thapa Politics in Nepal: With Special Reference to Bhim Sen Thapa, 1806–1839. New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company. p. 8. ISBN 9788180698132.

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