Amar Singh Thapa Badakaji distinguishes Chhetri. Alternate spellings of Amar Singh Thapa The Elder was a Gorkhali military general, governor, and warlord in the Kingdom of Nepal. He was also known by the honorific names Bada Kaji or Budha Kaji. He constructed the original Gangotri Temple in Uttarakhand, part of the Chhota Char Dham pilgrimage route.
Born: 1751 A.D. Sirhanchowk, Gorkha District.
Died: 1816 A.D. Gosain Kunda, Rasuwa District.
Parents: Chhetri (father) and Uma Devi (mother).
Awards: National Heroes of Nepal.
