Which war between 1814 and 1816 led to the first recruitment of Gurkha soldiers into British service?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Anglo-Nepalese War
- Step 1: Britain was impressed by the Gorkha soldiers and began recruiting them after the war. Answer: The Anglo-Nepalese War. Why not the others: The Opium War was fought in China and the Sikh and Burmese wars involved other states.
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