Is Mongols good against Delhi Sultanate?

Mongols wins 50.6% of 2,456 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Mongols?

Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen

When does Delhi Sultanate attack?

4:15 — Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar · 9:55 — Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

Mongols vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Mongols against Delhi Sultanate, you win 50.6% of ranked 1v1 games (2,456 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

Even matchupMongols guide Delhi Sultanate guide Delhi Sultanate vs Mongols

Win rate by rank

bronze
52.5%
303
silver
51%
304
gold
49.7%
861
platinum
52.3%
503
diamond
52.7%
241
conqueror
46.9%
198

How to beat Delhi Sultanate

Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in
Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers
Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
Against Elephants: upgraded Spearmen, Men-at-Arms and Crossbows, and kite with ranged
Scout: Dome or Tower of Victory, Scholar count, second Blacksmith, and a Castle click at 9-10 minutes

Units that work against Delhi Sultanate: Spearmen · Horsemen · Men-at-Arms · Crossbowmen · Springalds

When Delhi Sultanate hits

4:15Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar
9:55Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

Mongols strengths to lean on

Map control from minute one: Dark Age Stable and the Khan
Double production with Ovoo stone
No houses, and every building can be packed and moved
Keshik heal themselves and Mangudai shoot on the move

Mongols weaknesses Delhi Sultanate can punish

Hard to play: lots of micro, the Ovoo and the Khan
Weak static defense and no stone walls
His cavalry falls to mass Spearmen and Crossbows
Pastures are slower than farms

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Mongols: Man-at-Arms + Veteran Spearman (0.87)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Mongols good against Delhi Sultanate?: Mongols wins 50.6% of 2,456 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Mongols?: Hit early before the Scholars and upgrades kick in Kill the Scholars at Sacred Sites with cavalry or Archers Against Ghazi: Spearmen and Horsemen
When does Delhi Sultanate attack?: 4:15 — Early Feudal and Ghazi Raiders from a Stable with a Scholar · 9:55 — Castle: Elephants or Lancers and Archers, or Men-at-Arms, Crossbows and Lancers

Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.