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Army Lists India

Contents Anuradhapura Kingdom 161 BCE to 1070 CE Tamil Indian 275 to 1345 CE Gupta Indian 320 to 550 CE Late Classical Indian 543 to 1212 CE Empire of Harsha 555 to 647 CE Rajput Indian 600 to 1244 CE Chola Empire 980 to 1279 CE Muslim Indian Sultanates 1192 to 1526 CE Vijayanagar 1336 to 1526 CE


Creating an army with the Mortem et Gloriam Army Lists Use the army lists to create your own customised armies using the Mortem et Gloriam Army Builder.

There are few general rules to follow: 1. An army must have at least 2 generals and can have no more than 4. 2. You must take at least the minimum of any troops noted and may not go beyond the maximum of any. 3. No army may have more than two generals who are Talented or better. 4. Unless specified otherwise, all elements in a UG must be classified identically. Unless specified otherwise, if an optional characteristic is

taken, it must be taken by all the elements in the UG for which that optional characteristic is available. 5. Any UGs can be downgraded by one quality grade and/or by one shooting skill representing less strong, tired or understrength troops. If any

bases are downgraded all in the UG must be downgraded. So Average-Experienced skirmishers can always be downgraded to Poor-Unskilled. Where allies are allowed, they must conform to the following rules:

1. They must be a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 UGs. 2. They must take enough UGs to get them to at least 50% of the minimums in the list being used. 3. They can thereafter take any troops up to the maximum to create the rest of the allied contingent. 4. Unless specified in the notes, the general must be the same type as the army commander in the main list but cannot be legendary.

Usually this results in 1-3 UGs being compulsory and you having full flexibility on the rest. Where an internal ally is allowed, and no contingent is specified they must conform to the following rules:

1. They must be a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 4 UGs. 2. The total number of troops taken of each type in the entire army must not exceed the maxima for that troop type. 3. They must take enough UGs to get them to at least 50% of the minimums in the list if there is enough allowance for a UG after the core army

itself has taken the minimum. For example: An army has 4-12 cavalry (UG size 4,6) and 18-32 spearmen (UG size 6,8,9) as compulsory troops with 2 internal allies. The core army must take 4 cavalry and at least 18 spearmen. The first ally must take 4 cavalry and at least 9 spearmen. The second ally must take 4 cavalry but cannot take the 9 spearmen as this would exceed the 32 spearmen limit for the army.

4. They can thereafter take any troops up to the maximum to create the rest of the allied contingent. Usually this results in 1-3 UGs being compulsory and you having full flexibility on the rest. As a courtesy to your opponent, when you deploy your troops you should describe it fully; type, training, quality, protection, melee weaponry, shooting skill and weaponry, characteristics and which ally if appropriate. You should also explain how any unusual troop types in your army function and any special rules including Stakes, Caltrops, Barricades and Obstacles and troop types such as Battle Wagons.


Historical Introduction The Gupta empire dominated northern India during the 4th and 5th centuries CE. The empire faced numerous invasions by a branch of the Huns in the north-west. The invasions led to the collapse of the Gupta empire and India was again ruled by numerous regional kingdoms. A minor line of the Gupta clan continued to rule Magadha after the disintegration of the empire. These Guptas were ultimately ousted by Vardhana ruler Harsha, who established his empire in the first half of the 7th century. The empire of Harsha was short-lived, and the area again collapsed into regional kingdoms.

The first clash between a ruler of an Indian kingdom and the Arabs took place in 643 CE, when Arab forces defeated Rutbil, King of Zabulistan in Sistan. By 653 CE they bordered the Kingdoms of Kapisa, Zabul and Sindh in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Kabul Shahi kings and their Zunbil kinsmen blocked access to the Khyber Pass and Gomal Pass routes into India for the next 217 years. It wasn’t until 710 CE that the Arabs entered Al Hind (India) and the Indus valley through Sindh. For the next 30 years the Arabs campaigned against the Rajput kingdoms in the Indus valley, reaching the foothills of Kashmir. In 739 CE they invaded the Deccan but were decisively defeated at Navsari by the viceroy Avanijanashraya Pulakesi of the Chalukya Empire serving Vikramaditya II. Arab rule was restricted to the west of Thar desert.

The Arabs continued to control areas of Sindh and the Punjab and raided the ports of Gujarat. The Saffarid Dynasty occupied Kabul in 871 CE. A new chapter of Muslim conquests began when the Samanid Dynasty took over the Saffarid Kingdom and Sabuktigin,founder of the Ghaznavid dynasty, seized Ghazni. Ghaznavid rule in North-western India lasted over 175 years, from 1010 to 1187 CE.

The Gurjara-Pratiharas were instrumental in containing Arab armies moving east of the Indus River. They were involved in a three-way struggle for control of northern and central India in the 9th century. The other empires were the Pala Empire, based in Bengal and the Rashtrakuta Empire in the Deccan. The Rashtrakutas had overthrown the Chalukyas of Badami.

Further south and east were the Chalukyas of Vengi. In the 970’s the Rashtrakuta empire collapsed and much of its territory was captured by the Chalukyas of Kalyani. Both the Rashtrakuta empire and the Chalukyas of Kalyani faced threats from the Tamil kingdoms to the south and east. The Pandyas ruled much of southern India from the 6th to 9th centuries but from around 880 CE onwards they fell under the growing influence of the Chola Empire. The southern empires periodically invaded Sri Lanka which was controlled by the Anuradhapura Kingdom but were unable to establish a permanent presence on the island.

1 Dates0-3 Terrain

CampMin

Mandatory Optional Max

- 2 2,3,4- 4

Experienced 0 4,6

Bow 6

Unskilled 0 4,6Javelin 6

- 0 6,8- 8

Experienced 0 6,8Bow 8

- 6 6,8,9- 18


- 0 6,8,9- 18




AlliesPallavas allies - Tamil Indian (from 491 to 508 CE)

Combat ShyTribal Loose

Skirmishing archersINFANTRY

Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -Skirmisher

Poorer militia archersINFANTRY

Poor Unprotected - -

-Tribal Loose

Best militia archersINFANTRY

Average Unprotected - - Combat ShyTribal Loose

Southern hill tribesmenINFANTRY

Average Protected -Devastating

Chargers

-Formed Flexible

Mercenary archers (from 480 CE)

INFANTRYAverage Unprotected - - Combat Shy

Formed Loose

Royal troops and mercenaries

INFANTRYAverage Protected - Melee Expert

-Formed Flexible

Archers protected by pavisesINFANTRY

Average Unprotected - Pavise -Formed Loose

Guard infantryINFANTRY

Superior Protected - Melee Expert

CavalryCAVALRY

Average Protected Short Spear -Shoot & Charge,


Chariots (before 480 CE)CHARIOTS

Average Protected Short Spear -

ElephantsELEPHANTS

Average Protected - Shove -Tribal Loose

Shoot & Charge, Devastating

ChargersFormed Loose

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

Anuradhapura KingdomArmy Commander Any Instinctive 161 BCE to 1070 CESub-Generals Any Instinctive Standard, Mountains, JungleInternal Allied Generals Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average


Anuradhapura Kingdom

Changes from last versionChariots.

Historical NotesThe Anuradhapura Kingdom was a Sinhalese kingdom that originated in the 6th century BCE. Dutthagamani, who reigned from 161 to 137 BCE, killed 32 rulers to control the whole island of Sri Lanka. Not all the succeeding kings could control the whole kingdom. The kingdom faced a number of invasions from India.The country was invaded in 103 BCE and the invaders ruled until 89 BCE when they were defeated by Valagamba. Another invasion occurred in 433 CE and only defeated by Dhathusena in 459 CE. More invasions occurred between 833 and 853 CE and from 935 to 938 CE. In all cases the invaders could not extend their rule to the southern part of the island. In 993 CE, the Chola Emperor Rajaraja I invaded forcing Mahinda V to flee. A further invasion in 1017 CE captured Mahinda V and sacked the capital city of Anuradhapura and ended the Kingdom.

Troop NotesThe Sinhalese do not appear to have a good military reputation, possibly from a reliance on a large militia army. Sinhalese elephants were supposed to be small but fierce. Although chariots still were in use in 1117 CE this is much more likely to have been for diplomatic or ceremonial purposes. Cavalry and chariots were not numerous in Sinhalese armies which mainly relied on infantry.


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- 0 6,8- 8- 12 6,8,9- 60


- 0 6,8,9- 18


Tamil IndianArmy Commander Any Instinctive 275 CE to 1345 CESub-Generals Any Instinctive Coastal, Mountains, JungleInternal Allied Generals Any Instinctive Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

ElephantsELEPHANTS


-Tribal Loose

-Shoot & Charge,

Combat ShyFormed Loose

Royal elephantsELEPHANTS

Superior Protected - Shove

CavalryCAVALRY

Average Protected -

-Formed Flexible

SwordsmenINFANTRY

Average Protected - Melee Expert -Tribal Flexible


Superior Protected - Melee Expert


ChaversINFANTRY

Average Protected -Devastating

Chargers-

Tribal Loose

ArchersINFANTRY

Average Unprotected - -

-Skirmisher

AlliesAnuradhapura Kingdom allies (only Pallavas from 642 to 660 CE)

Historical NotesThis list covers the Pallavas and the Pandyas. Pallavas became a major power during the reign of Mahendravarman I (571 to 630 CE) and Narasimhavarman I (630 to 668). The Pallavas were in constant conflict with both Chalukyas of Badami in the north and the Tamil kingdoms of Chola and Pandyas in the south and were finally defeated by the Chola kings in the 9th century. The Pandyas were a Tamil dynasty that ruled in southern India from 590 to 920. The list also covers the rise of the Chola Empire from 848 to 979. It includes the Hoysala kingdom from 1100. The Pandyas re-emerged as the Chola empire failed from 1216 to about 1345 when they succumbed to Vijayanagar.


Average Unprotected - Combat Shy


Tamil IndianTroop NotesArmies consisted of elephants, cavalry and infantry. Southern Indian armies were short of good horses. The bow remained the chief infantry weapon, but a variety of bladed weapons were also in use.

Changes from last versionAdjusted end date.



Min


- 0 2,3,4- 12

Experienced 2,3,4Bow Any



- 0 4,6- 12

Unskilled 9 6,8,9Javelin 60

- 0 6,8,9- 30



Experienced 0 6,9Sling 9

Gupta IndianArmy Commander Any Instinctive 320 CE to 550 CESub-Generals Any Instinctive Standard, JungleInternal Allied Generals Any Instinctive Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

ElephantsELEPHANTS


-Tribal Loose

Horse archersCAVALRY

Average Unprotected - - -Formed Flexible

Upgrade elephants with accompanying foot

ELEPHANTSAverage Protected - Shove

Shoot & Charge, Combat ShyFormed Loose

Armoured lancersCAVALRY

Superior ProtectedCharging

Lancer- Melee Expert

Formed Loose

CavalryCAVALRY

Average Protected - -

Shoot & Charge, Combat ShyTribal Loose

SpearmenINFANTRY

Average Protected Short Spear - Combat ShyTribal Flexible

JavelinmenINFANTRY





ArchersINFANTRY


-Skirmisher

NotesThe number of javelinmen and spearmen cannot exceed the number of archers. Foot TUGs may combine 1/3 spearmen with 2/3 archers in a unit of 6 or 9.

SlingersINFANTRY



Gupta Indian

Troop NotesThe Guptas followed the classical Indian traditional approach to warfare with elephants, cavalry and infantry. Although there are references to chariots, any wheeled vehicle could be described as a chariot and it seems that traditional chariots had fallen out of use by this time. There is some evidence for the use of armoured lancers. The Guptas seem to have relied heavily on infantry archers, and the bow was one of the dominant weapons of their army. Archers were frequently protected by infantry equipped with shields, javelins, and longswords.

Changes from last versionNone.

Historical NotesAt the beginning of the 4th century CE, the Guptas established and ruled a few small Hindu kingdoms in Magadha and around modern-day Bihar. Chandragupta I, who ruled from around 320 to 335 expanded his rule from the Ganges River to Prayaga (modern-day Allahabad) and assumed the imperial title of maharajadhiraja. His son continued the expansion of the empire incorporating over 20 kingdoms. Under the grandson, Chandragupta II the expansion continued into north-west India where according to the Kashmiri writer Kshemendra he defeated the Sakas and the Huns. After the death of Skandagupta in 467 the empire started to weaken. A group of Huns, known as Alchon Huns, broke through the Gupta defences in the north-west. The invasions left northern India in disarray with urban culture in decline and many small kingdoms emerging. The invasions disrupted the trade between India and the Roman empire. The last known inscription by a Gupta emperor is dated to 543 CE.



Min


- 4 2,3,4- 6- 0 2,3,4- 4


- 0 2,3,4- 4- 0 4,6- 6- 0 4,6- 6


- 0 6,8- 8- 6 6,8,9- 24



Experienced 0 4,6Javelin 6

Experienced 4,6Bow All or none

Cantabrian, Combat ShySkirmisher

Replace light cavalry with horse archers

CAVALRYAverage Unprotected - -


Light cavalryCAVALRY



JavelinmenINFANTRY

Average Protected - -Shoot & Charge,


ArchersINFANTRY


-Formed Flexible

SwordsmenINFANTRY


Guard infantry (Rashtrakutas only)

INFANTRYSuperior Protected - Melee Expert

Melee ExpertFormed Loose

CavalryCAVALRY


Combat ShyFormed Loose

Guard cavalry (Gurjara-Pratiharas only)

CAVALRYSuperior Protected

Charging Lancer

-

-Tribal Loose

Best cavalryCAVALRY

Average ProtectedCharging


Formed Loose


Superior Protected - Shove


ELEPHANTSAverage Protected - Shove -

Tribal Loose

Additional elephants (Palas only)


ElephantsELEPHANTS


-Tribal Loose

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

Late Classical IndianArmy Commander Any Instinctive 543 CE to 1212 CESub-Generals Any Instinctive Standard, Mountains, JungleInternal Allied Generals Any Instinctive Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average


Late Classical IndianExperienced 0 6,9

Bow 9Experienced 0 6,9

Javelin 18

Historical NotesThis list covers the kingdoms of the Late Classical Indians including the Pala Empire, the Rashtrakutas, he Chalukya states and the Kalchuris of Tripuri.The Pala Empire was located in Bengal between the mid-7th century and 1036 CE. The Palas started as a city-state but expanded to create an extensive Northern Indian empire. They contested control of India in the 9th century with the Pratihara Empire (a Rajput dynasty) and the Rashtrakuta Empire. It was eventually overthrown by the Sena Dynasty.The Rashtrakuta Empire was based in the Deccan area of India from 752 to 983. The military exploits of Govinda III (793 to 814) apparently compared to Alexander the Great. “His horses drank from Himalayan streams and war elephants tasted the sacred waters of the Ganges." There were three Chalukya states (not to be confused with the Chaululukya (Solanki) Rajput dynasty. They were the Chalukyas of Badami, Chalukyas of Vengi and Chalukyas of Kalyani.The Chalukyas of Badami, also known as the Early Chalukya ruled from 543 to 753. The empire reached its peak under Vikramaditya II (733 to 744) who defeated the Pallava Nandivarman II. The Empire was overthrown by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga in 753.The Chalukyas of Vengi, also known as the Eastern Chalukya, ruled from 624 to 1189. Located around Vengi, they were the cause of many wars between the more powerful Chola empire and the Western Chalukyas.The Chalukyas of Kalyani, also known as the Western Chalukya, ruled from 973 to 1189. They controlled Deccan territories after the Rashtrakutas.The Kalcharis of Tripuri ruled the Chedi region from 675 to 1212. The fought wars against the Gurjara-Pratiharas, the Chandelas and the Paramaras. They may have been allied to Western Chalukyas. They were ultimately absorbed by the Delhi Sultanate.

Troop NotesAccording to the contemporary accounts, the Rashtrakutas had the best infantry, the Gurjara-Pratiharas had the finest cavalry and the Palas had the largest elephant force.

Changes from last versionAlly restriction.

AlliesRajput Indian allies (only Rashtrakutras from 753 to 975 CE)Arab Indian allies (only Rashtrakutras from 753 to 975 CE)Pandya allies - Tamil Indian (only Palas from 810 to 850 CE or Rashtrakutras from 753 to 975 CE)

NotesOnly one external ally may be taken.

-Skirmisher

Skirmishing javelinmenINFANTRY

Average Unprotected - - Combat ShySkirmisher




1 Dates0-3 Terrain

CampMin


- 2 2,3,4- 8


- 2,3,4- Up to half- 8 4,6- 24- 0 4,6- 4- 0 4,6- 6


- 0 6,8,9- 9










-Tribal Flexible

JavelinmenINFANTRY



BladesmenINFANTRY

Average Protected - Melee Expert

-Tribal Loose

ArchersINFANTRY


CamelsCAMELRY



Best cavalryCAVALRY



Formed Loose

CavalryCAVALRY


Lancer-

Upgrade elephantsELEPHANTS

Superior Protected - Shove -Tribal Loose



ElephantsELEPHANTS


-Tribal Loose

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

Empire of HarshaArmy Commander Any Instinctive 555 CE to 647 CESub-Generals Any Instinctive Standard, JungleInternal Allied Generals Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average


Empire of HarshaExperienced 0 6,9


Javelin 24Experienced 0 6,9

Sling 9

Troop NotesDuring his early career Harsha is said to have possessed a force of 5,000 elephants, 20,000 cavalry and 50,000 infantry. After his conquests it is claimed he could field 100,000 cavalry and 60,000 elephants.


-Skirmisher

AlliesPandyas allies - Tamil Indian

Historical NotesThe Pushyabhuti dynasty, also known as the Vardhana dynasty, ruled parts of northern India during 6th and 7th centuries after the collapse of the Gupta empire. Its most powerful leader was Harsha, who was crowned as Emperor in 606 CE. The Empire's administration followed that of the Gupta empire. The Empire itself operated an Indian feudal system with local rulers holding kingdoms on behalf of the Emperor. Harsha also maintained diplomatic relations with the Chinese Emperor Taizong. After the death of Harsha in 647 the Empire rapidly disintegrated into small kingdoms. In around 648 the Empire was invaded by a Tibetan force of 1,200 Tibetan and 7,000 Nepalese cavalry raised by a Chinese official who had been attacked by the new emperor.

SlingersINFANTRY


-Skirmisher

JavelinmenINFANTRY






Min


- 0 2,3,4- 8


- 8 4,6- 30- 4,6- Up to half- 0 4,6- 6- 0 4,6- 12


- 0 6,8,9- 18





Experienced 0 6,9Sling 9

Rajput IndianArmy Commander Any Instinctive 600 CE to 1244 CESub-Generals Any Instinctive Standard, Desert, JungleInternal Allied Generals Any Instinctive Unfortified or Flexible; Poor or Average

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

ElephantsELEPHANTS


-Tribal Loose

CavalryCAVALRY



Formed Loose




Upgrade best cavalry as heroic

CAVALRYSuperior Protected

Charging Lancer

Fanatic Melee ExpertFormed Loose

Best cavalryCAVALRY


Lancer-

-Tribal Loose

ArchersINFANTRY


Camels (Bhatti only)CAMELRY


-Tribal Flexible


Average Unprotected - -Cantabrian, Combat ShySkirmisher

BladesmenINFANTRY







Combat ShySkirmisher

SlingersINFANTRY


JavelinmenINFANTRY



Rajput Indian

From the beginning of the 7th century CE, Rajput dynasties dominated Northern India and Pakistan. They became the primary obstacle to the complete Muslim conquest of Hindu North India. Dynasties included:Chandelas (831 to 1203). They were centred around Khajuraho (Madhya Pradesh). Originally vassals of the of the Gurjara Pratiharas they became independent under Yashovarman (925 to 950) and his successors Dhanga, Ganda and Vidyadhara. Faced an invasion by the Ghaznavids which weakened the kingdom. Around 1130 took advantage of decline of neighbouring kingdoms to expand. Invaded by the Delhi Sultanate in 1203.Chavda (690 to 942). Centred around Panchasar (Gujurat). Succeeded by the Western Chalukya empire.Gahadvalas (1090 to 1194). Centred around Uttar Pradesh and Bihar (on the Ganges plain). Succeeded the Kalachuri. Defeated in 1194 by Ghurids and then absorbed into the Delhi Sultanate.Guhilas (7th century – 1303). Centred around Nagahrada (Rajasthan). Fought the Paramaras in 11th and Chaulukyas in 12th century. Absorbed into the Delhi Sultanate.Nagavanshi (11th – 14th century). Centred on Chhattisgarh. Paramara (9th – 14th century) Centred around Dhara (Madjhya Pradesh). Fought the Chaulukyas of Gujarat, the Chalukyas of Kalyani, the Kalachuris of Tripuri and finally absorbed into the Delhi Sultanate.Chaululukya Dynasty also referred to as the Solankis (940 to 1244). Located in Gujurat and Rajasthan. Faced an invasion from the Ghaznavid ruler Mahmud during 1024-1025. Succeeded by the Vaghela Dynasty (another Rajput dynasty) who ruled until 1304 when absorbed into the Delhi Sultanate.

Troop NotesThe Rajputs were noted for their reliance on aristocratic cavalry and a heroic ethos which substituted a suicidal mass charge for surrender. The Bhatti were noted camel riders.

Changes from last versionAlly restriction.

AlliesLate Classical Indian alliesTibetan allies - Early Tibetan (from 620 to 840 CE)

NotesBhatti cannot use Elephants or external allies.Only one external ally may be taken.

Historical Notes


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CampMin


- 4 2,3,4- 8


- 0 2,3,4- 4


- 0 6,8- 8- 12 6,8,9- 36


- 0 6,8,9- 24



-Skirmisher

AlliesHoysala allies - Tamil Indian (from 1100 CE)

Historical NotesThe Cholas were a powerful kingdom between 10th and 13th centuries CE with a strong naval presence extending to the Malay peninsula.



-Tribal Flexible

Vassal state archersINFANTRY


Vassal state swordsmenINFANTRY


-Formed Flexible

ArchersINFANTRY

Average Unprotected - - Combat ShyFormed Loose

SwordsmenINFANTRY


Melee Expert, Shoot & ChargeFormed Loose


Superior Protected - Melee Expert -Formed Flexible

CavalryCAVALRY






ElephantsELEPHANTS


-Tribal Loose

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

Chola EmpireArmy Commander Any Professional 980 CE to 1279 CESub-Generals Any Professional Coastal, Mountains, JungleInternal Allied Generals Unfortified or Fortified; Poor or Average


Chola EmpireTroop NotesThe Chola dynasty had a professional military, of which the king was the supreme commander. There were regiments of bowmen and swordsmen while the swordsmen were the most permanent and dependable troops. The Chola army was spread all over the country and was stationed in local garrisons or military camps known as Kodagams. The elephants played a major role in the army and the dynasty had numerous war elephants.




Min


- 0 2,3,4- 4- 0 2,3,4- 4- 2,3,4- Any



Skilled 4,6Bow Up to half



Experienced 4,6Bow Up to half

Muslim Indian SultanatesArmy Commander Any Professional 1192 CE to 1526 CESub-Generals Any Professional Standard, Plains, JungleInternal Allied Generals Any Instinctive (Rathor) Unfortified or Fortified; Poor or Average

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

UG SizeTraining and

ElephantsELEPHANTS


-Tribal Loose

Upgrade elephants with armour

ELEPHANTSAverage Fully Armoured - Shove -

Tribal Loose

Additional elephants (from 1206 CE)


Formed Flexible

Upgrade Turkish cavalryCAVALRY

Average Unprotected -

Melee ExpertDrilled Loose

Before 1220 CE

ex-Ghurid Turkish cavalryCAVALRY

Average Unprotected - - Melee Expert

MamluksCAVALRY

Superior Protected Short Spear -

- Melee ExpertFormed Flexible

ex-Ghurid cavalryCAVALRY

Average Protected Short Spear - -Tribal Loose

From 1220 CE

JagirdarsCAVALRY

Average Protected Short Spear - -Formed Loose

-Formed Loose

-----

Upgrade jagirdars CAVALRY

Average Protected Short Spear Melee Expert


Muslim Indian Sultanates- 0 4,6- 6- 0 6,8,9- 24









Unskilled 0 6Firearm 12

Experienced 0 6Firearm 6

- 0 4,6- 8

Formed Flexible

Swordsmen (from 1206 CE)INFANTRY

Average Protected -

Hindu paik or Habashi bodyguards (from 1266 CE)

INFANTRYSuperior Protected - Melee Expert -

Tribal Loose

Spearmen (before 1206 CE)INFANTRY

Average Protected Short Spear

Melee Expert -Tribal Flexible

Archers (before 1206 CE)INFANTRY

Average Unprotected - - Combat Shy

Tribal Loose

SpearmenINFANTRY

Average Protected Short Spear

- PaviseTribal Flexible

Archers (from 1206 CE)INFANTRY

Average Unprotected - - Combat Shy

SkirmisherReplace light cavalry with horse archers

CAVALRYAverage Unprotected -

- PaviseTribal Flexible


Average Unprotected - -Cantabrian, Combat Shy

Skirmisher

JavelinmenINFANTRY

Average Unprotected -

-Cantabrian, Combat ShySkirmisher


Average Unprotected - Combat Shy -

SkirmisherHandgunners (from 1470 CE)

INFANTRYAverage Unprotected -

- Combat ShySkirmisher

Gunpowder skirmishers (from 1340 CE)

INFANTRYAverage Unprotected - - -

- -Skirmisher


Rathor contingent (under ally-general) - only Delhi Sultanate from 1316 to 1388 CE

CavalryCAVALRY


Lancer-


Muslim Indian Sultanates

Changes from last versionFeigned flight. Firerarms for Elephants.

NotesBefore 1220 CE this army may use Feigned Flight.Before 1267 CE the infantry minima do not apply if no infantry are taken.From 1340 CE, Elephants may be given Unskilled Firearms shooting characteristic.

Historical NotesIn 1192 CE, the Ghurid Sultan Mu'izz ad-Din Muhammad destroyed a Hindu Indian army at the second battle of Tarain and went on to conquer Delhi. Following his assassination his senior Ghilman established a series of states and adopted the title Sultan. The best known is the Delhi Sultanate which in a series of wars extended its power east to Bengal and south to the Deccan. Other sultanates included the Bahmani Sultanate, the Nair (or Kozhikode) and the Muzaffarid Dynasty of Gujurat. In the early 16th century the Timurid ruler Babur, a direct descendent of Timur, invaded India and founded the Mughal Empire which lasted until 1857.

Troop NotesUnlike Hindu armies, cavalry were regarded as the main arm. Muslim cavalry used a long light lance and Turkish bow. Elephants had a fighting crew in a Howdah and were supported by escort infantry. In the Zafar-Náma by Sharaf-ud-dín ‘Ali Yazdi there is the following description "The enemy's great reliance was on his enormous war elephants, 120 in number. They were covered with armour, and on their backs was a kind of litter or cage, in which crossbowmen and discus-throwers were concealed. Sharp poisoned points were fastened firmly to their tusks. Rocket-men (takhsh-afgan) and grenade-throwers (ra'd-andáz) marched by their sides." The Rathors were a Hindu Rajput clan who although semi-independent had to provide contingents of cavalry. Gunpowder skirmishers include "grenade" throwers (ra'd-andaz), firework throwers (atash-baz) and those using hand-held rockets (taksh-andaz).


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- 12 6,8,9- 36












SpearmenINFANTRY



ArchersINFANTRY


-Formed Loose

SwordsmenINFANTRY


Upgrade Muslim trained caavalry as mercenaries

CAVALRYAverage Protected Short Spear Melee Expert

Melee Expert, Shoot & ChargeFormed Loose

Muslim trained cavalry (from 1400 CE)

CAVALRYAverage Protected Short Spear - -

Formed Loose

CavalryCAVALRY


-Tribal Loose

Upgrade elephantsELEPHANTS




UG SizeTraining and

ElephantsELEPHANTS


Internal Allied Generals Unfortified or Fortified; Poor or Average

Name

Type

Quality Protection

Melee

Weaponry

Shooting Skill

Weaponry

Characteristics

VijayanagarArmy Commander Any Instinctive 1336 CE to 1526 CESub-Generals Any Instinctive Coastal, Mountains, Jungle


VijayanagarExperienced 0 6,9


Javelin 18Unskilled 0 6Firearm 12

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Historical NotesThe Vijayanagara Empire dominated the Deccan from 1336 until approximately 1660, with the last century being a period of weakened influence. It was founded by Harihara or Hakka, and his brother Bukka Raya. Its capital city was Vijayanagara, which they founded in 1336. For two centuries, the Vijayanagar Empire dominated all of southern India. The empire also acted as the main opponent to blunt the advances of the five main Muslim Sultanates from the north and fought a series of wars with the Bahmani Sultanate for control of the Deccan. The Empire reached its peak during the rule of Krishna Deva Raya in the early 16th century.

Troop NotesVijayanagar was unusual amongst southern Indian armies in that it paid more attention to its cavalry arm, importing large numbers of horses at vast expense. They also bought in Muslim mercenary cavalry and trained some of its own cavalry in Muslim tactics.

Gunpowder skirmishers (from 1340 CE)

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