Thakuri
Notably, members of the Shah dynasty, which ruled Nepal for centuries, were descendants of the Khand Thakuri caste from Chaubisi.The Shah royal family held significant sway over Nepalese affairs, guiding the nation through various periods of prosperity and turmoil.Nepali sociologist Harka Bahadur Gurung noted that the Thakuri is the Nepalese version of the Hindi word Thakur which means 'master of the estate'.Notably, members of the Shah dynasty, which ruled Nepal for centuries, were descendants of the Thakuri caste from Chaubisi Rajya.The Shah dynasty's royal family held significant sway over Nepalese affairs, guiding the nation through various periods of prosperity and turmoil.Through their connections to both the 22,24 Kingdom and Plain Magars lineage, the Thakuris forged a legacy deeply rooted in Nepalese history.The Thakuri caste comprises diverse ethnic groups from different regions of Nepal, each with unique cultural and historical backgrounds.1 Sen, Banshi, Khand, and Uchhai Thakuris: These groups share close cultural ties with the Magars ethnic community.Rooted in Tibetan cultural influences, they maintained close ties with Buddhist traditions, supporting monasteries and religious institutions.While some groups trace their roots to Rajputs others have Khas, Magar, or even Tibet connections, making the Thakuris a multifaceted and historically significant community in Nepal.On the other hand, sub-castes like Chand, Shahi, Bam, Singh, and Pal are prominently found mainly in the Karnali region, indicating proximity to the historical Khasa Kingdom.