Mysore

Mysore is a minor faction in Empire: Total War.

General Information

Although Mysore only possesses one region, it is very rich, with multiple towns, a major city, a port, and natural resources. This makes it a relatively major power in India, particularly in the early game.

Mysore has an uneasy relationship with both the Mughal Empire and the Maratha Confederacy, and may go to war with them. Despite its hostile relationship with the Maratha Confederacy, the A.I usually have the two ally with each other.

Basics at start

• Protectorates – None
• Allies – None
• Trade Partners – Maratha Confederacy, Mughal Empire
• Enemies – Pirates
• Religion – Islam
• Government – Absolute Monarchy
• Ruler – Chikka I (Sultan)
• Population – 2,741,572
• Prosperity – Meagre
• Prestige – Feeble
• Treasury – 7500
• Technology - None
• Imam – None
• Scholar – Abhinav Paritala (Mysore)
• Hashsishin – Chandrika Jadhav (Mysore)

India Theatre

Mysore, Mysore

• Starting Buildings – Provincial Barracks, Subadar’s Palace, Nautch Dancing School
• Infrastructure - Basic Roads
• Population – 2,741,572
• Wealth – 2633
• Religion – Islam 10.0%, Hinduism 85.0%, Buddhism 5.0%
• Starting Towns/Ports – Mulbagal Mines (Open Gem Pit), Pulivendla Mines (Not Developed), Karkal Wetlands (Rice Paddies), Srirangapatna (School), Bangalore (Craft Workshops Weavers)
• Later Villages/Ports – Mangalore (Port), Bellary (Village)
• Plantations – Chitradurga Plantations (Small Tea Plantation)

Unit Roster

Mysore boasts a unit roster identical to that of the Mughal Empire, with below average cavalry and infantry. However, if left to build up into the late game, Mysore be a force to reckon with, as they can train Ahadis, some of the best shock cavalry in the game.

Napoleon: Total War

Mysore is not seen in Napoleon: Total War, but it is briefly mentioned in Napoleon's campaign into Egypt as a potential ally for contesting British interests in India.

Trivia

• Mysore is portrayed as an Islamic faction in the game, however, in reality the Kingdom of Mysore was predominantly Hindu.