were recognized as Kshatriyas by the Bengali and Assamese Brahmins as they are thought to be the descendants of Lord  Arjuna . [80] Gurung  and  Magar  ethnic groups are recognized as Kshatriyas in  Nepal  by the  Bahun , along with other Kshatriya groups such as  Thakore  and  Chhetri . [81] Shrestha