Kshetri
Kshetri is a designation used as a surname and caste identifier in South Asia, most notably in Nepal and parts of India. It is a variant spelling linked to Kshatriya and is commonly associated with the Chhetri community of Nepal, one of the country's major caste groups.
Etymology and identity: The term derives from Sanskrit kshatra meaning "domain, power" and the word kshatriya,
Geographic and social distribution: In Nepal, Kshetri (often spelled Chhetri) is widespread in hill regions and
History and contemporary context: Historically part of the Kshatriya varna, Kshetris were associated with military service,