Thakuri
Sign in to saveAlso known as Thakuri clan
Thakuri (Nepali: ठकुरी), meaning “master of the estate,” originally referred to ruling chieftains—many of Magar origin—across the ancient Magarat region, which later fragmented into the Baise (22) and Chaubisi (24) principalities. Over time, these Magar leaders were Sanskritized as high-caste Kshatriya, and their descendants, including branches of the Shah dynasty, came to be known collectively as Thakuri.
In the Vinony graph
Within Vinony's link graph, Thakuri is referenced by 382 other articles, and connects out to Chaubisi rajya, Nepali and Newar people.
It sits within the topics Castes, Ethnic groups in Nepal and Thakuri.
Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.
~13 min read
Encyclopedic overview
10 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Origins
- Society
- Demographics
- Thakuri family and dynasties
- Notable Thakuri surnames
- Famous Thakuri People
- See also
- References
- Books
Thakuri (Nepali: ठकुरी), meaning “master of the estate,” originally referred to ruling chieftains—many of Magar origin—across the ancient Magarat region, which later fragmented into the Baise (22) and Chaubisi (24) principalities. Over time, these Magar leaders were Sanskritized as high-caste Kshatriya, and their descendants, including branches of the Shah dynasty, came to be known collectively as Thakuri.
During the height of their influence, the Thakuri caste played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of Nepal. They held positions of authority and governance, contributing to the administration and stability of the region. Their lineage was highly regarded, and they were often sought after for leadership roles within the kingdom.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Thakuri” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.