Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Delhi Sultanate?

Tughlaq Dynasty wins 48.5% of 976 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).

How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Tughlaq Dynasty?

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

Tughlaq Dynasty vs Delhi Sultanate: how to win the matchup

Playing Tughlaq Dynasty against Delhi Sultanate, you win 48.5% of ranked 1v1 games (976 games). Here is how to beat Delhi Sultanate, what they do and when.

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Win rate by rank

gold
48.5%
322
platinum
47.1%
225

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

Tughlaq Dynasty strengths to lean on

Worker Elephants remove walking time, and berries +30%
Upgrades finish in seconds, for sharp timings
One of the strongest Imperials: upgraded Raider Elephants with Archers
Healer Elephants win Feudal fights against small numbers of Spearmen and Archers
Strong on water and hybrid maps, fishing boats can attack

Tughlaq Dynasty weaknesses Delhi Sultanate can punish

Weak early economy with no boar, food runs out fast
Technologies are expensive
Early Forts waste tempo and map control
One of the weakest land civs according to pros

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Tughlaq Dynasty: Amir Warrior (0.63)
Delhi Sultanate: Man-at-Arms (0.74)

FAQ

Is Tughlaq Dynasty good against Delhi Sultanate?: Tughlaq Dynasty wins 48.5% of 976 ranked games against Delhi Sultanate (Even matchup).
How do I beat Delhi Sultanate as Tughlaq Dynasty?: 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.