Karki was a government title in the medieval Khasa Kingdom. The surname has its origin in the language of the Khas people, and literally means "tax administrator". Courtiers were given the Karki title in the medieval Khas kingdom, which was eventually kept as surname by their descendants. As the Khas kingdom expanded, Karki were also given powers to rule vassal states. They were also given the titles of Raja of Pyuthan.[5] The tax collecting officers in Dara/Garkha had the title of Karki.[1] The sub-clans of Karki in Nepal are:
Lama Karki: Lama Karki belong to Shreepali clan so they are also known as Shreepali Karki.[5]
^ abSati, Vishwambhar Prasad (2022). Uttarakanad Society, Culture, and Pilgrimage. Today and Tomorrow, Printers and Publishers. p. 28. ISBN9789391734237. Pal or Rajwar of Askot, Gaida, Kadakoti, and Karki are the major clans of Suryavanshi Rajputs. Chandravanshi Rajputs include descendants of the Chand dynasty such as Rautela of Sor, Kota, Dhaniakot, and Fadtyal of Kali Kumaon. They are the main Rajput clans of Kumaon.
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