Tughlaq Dynasty

Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq’s reign as Sultan laid the framework for advancement in arts, architecture, and expansion of the Tughlaq Dynasty. After commanding the construction of the Tughlaqabad Fort, future Sultans, Amirs, and governors expanded their military presence through force and show of power. The Tughlaq Dynasty calls for quick construction of additional forts while governors oversee hard working elephants and villagers.

Civilization Bonuses

Town Centers, Worker Elephants, and Docks provide bonus resources when Villagers and Fishing Ships drop off.
Worker Elephants move freely and act as universal resource drop-offs.
All technology is more expensive but research near instantly.
Tughlaqabad Forts act as Keeps and are available from the Feudal Age (II).
Tughlaqabad Forts can be upgraded to increase defenses and unlocks Governors.
Select a Governor at any fort to take the dynasty to new heights.
Governors provide economy, tempo, military, research, and religious bonuses.
Infantry units are able to construct Palisade Walls.
Gather from Berry Bushes +30% faster but cannot gather from Boar.
Berry carry capacity increased +3.
Fishing Ships can defend themselves with a ranged attack.

Unique units

Ballista Elephant Healer Elephant Raider Elephant Worker Elephant

Unique buildings

Compound of the Defender Dome of the Faith Great Palace of Agra Hisar Academy House of Learning Palace of the Sultan Tower of Victory Tughlaqabad Fort Worker Elephant

Unique technologies

Armored Beasts Collateral Damage Curse of Auliya Elephant Caretakers Khanda Drills Mahouts Neza Training Reinforced Arm Ballista Tughlaqabad Fort Overwatch Upgrade to Elite

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