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A lovely, almost majestic expression, of a very proud people. The Rai are one of Nepal's most ancient indigenous ethno-linguistic groups. They were Raya meaning king. Once some one was recognized as a ruler then Hindu used to award Raja, Rai, Raya, Malla etc. When Kirant kings were defeated by Prithibinarayan Shaha then in B.S. 1832 given the title of Rai instead of Raya to all Kirant people.