Shrestha

Shrestha ( Nepali. श्रेष्ठ ) is a Nepalese surname. This term is derived from the Sanskrit word "shista", translated meaning "the most outstanding," "generous" ^[1] . In the non-Uvarian language, the derivative of the concept of “shyashya” means “warrior”.

- the second largest non-New caste in Nepal, whose representatives, belonging to the Variety of Kshatriyas , until the unification of the state held various leadership posts at the Mall court, which were in power in the XIII - XVIII centuries ^[2] . The era of Malla was called the Golden Age of Nepal due to the huge number of cultural and architectural achievements inherent in it. Also, immigrants from the caste, who were part of the Vaishya Varna, and conclusion of transactions in the territory stretching from Nepal to Tibet. They contributed to the preservation of the independence of Nepal in the conditions of foreign policy expansion carried out by the great powers, including the Mughal empire . After the end of the land-gathering policy, the Khasas supplanted the caste that resisted them from the niches traditionally occupied by it. Currently, Shresthi is one of the most dynamically developing communities in Nepal, which has proved itself in medicine, civil aviation, research and technology development, public service, financial and banking.