Gorkhali
Gorkhali is a name historically used for the Nepali language, and in some contexts serves as an endonym for the standard form of the language that developed from the Khas language in the Gorkha region. In modern usage, Gorkhali is often equated with Nepali and can be used to refer to the language as spoken across Nepal and among Nepali-speaking communities.
Origins and classification: Gorkhali is an Indo-Aryan language that emerged from the Khas language, part of
Geographic distribution and status: Nepali, including forms labeled as Gorkhali, is the official language of Nepal
Etymology and culture: The term Gorkhali reflects historical ties to the Gorkha kingdom and is tied to