The Most Puissant Order of the Gorkha Dakshina Bahu (; Order of the Gurkha Right Arm ''or Hand'') was an order of knighthood of

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. It was one of the highest honors given traditionally by the king. It was awarded to both the military and civilians, including foreign nationals, for distinguished contribution to the country in the field of

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. It was the second highest honor of the

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after the Order of Tri Shakti Patta; the award was discontinued after the fall of monarchy in 2008.

History

The order was first instituted by King Prithvi Bir Bikram Shah Dev in 1896. The order was later revived and reformed on 7 September 1932 by King Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah Dev. Attached to the order is a medal instituted by King Tribhuvan in 1936. It is the oldest

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. Its recipients include Sir Edmund Hillary, bestowed on June 23, 1953.

Insignia

The ribbon of the order is officially

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Grades

The Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu has five classes and a medal: * Member First Class (''Suprasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu'') * Member Second Class (''Prasidha-Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu'') * Member Third Class (''Suprabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu'') * Member Fourth Class (''Prabala-Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu'') * Member Fifth Class (''Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu'') * Medal (''Gorkha-Dakshina-Bahu-Padak'')

References

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External links

World Medals Index
Nepal: The Most Puissant Order of the Gurkha Right Arm Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, Order of Gurkhas Awards established in 1896 1896 establishments in Nepal 2006 disestablishments in Nepal