The document discusses the history and background of Gurkha soldiers. It describes how Gurkha soldiers originated from the Gorkha Kingdom in Nepal and were recruited by the British army during the Anglo-Nepalese war. It provides details on the current size of the Gurkha brigades in the British, Indian, and other countries' armies. It also gives information on the pay rates for Gurkha soldiers of different ranks in the British army. In conclusion, it discusses how Gurkhas remained loyal to the British during the Indian Sepoy Mutiny and became part of the British Indian army.