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The Maratha Confederacy is one of the 11 playable nations in Empire: Total War's Grand Campaign. It is also a major faction in the game.
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{{Faction|image=[[Image:Xx.jpg|250px]]|Name=Maratha Confederacy|Game=[[Empire: Total War]]|Religion=[[Hindu (ETW Religion)|Hindu]]|Culture=Indian|Playable= Yes}}
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The Maratha Confederacy is one of the 11 playable major factions in Empire: Total War's Grand Campaign.
  
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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[[File:MarathaConfederacy_FlagETW.png|200px|Monarchy]] [[File:MarathaConfederacyAlternate_FlagETW.png‎|200px|Republic]]
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The Maratha Empire or Confederacy was born in violence, as the result of the successful overthrow of Mughal rule less than a generation ago. Raja (king) Shivaji managed to gain control of the Pune region, and from then Mughal power was no longer invincible. As might be expected, the Mughals and the Marathas still nurse a dislike for each other.
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Unlike the foreign (in origin) Mughals, the Maratha rulers are Indian princes and kings. They know the value of the Indian way of doing things, of the age-old strength of their lands. Their armies may look old fashioned, possibly quaint to foreign eyes, but that makes them no less effective. The empire exists solely because it has the military strength to withstand the Mughal threat.
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Perhaps now, though, it is time to think of expansion. It may no longer be enough to hold off the Mughals; perhaps they should be driven from India altogether, and a new empire with Indian rulers established. Perhaps only Indians truly have the ability to withstand the Europeans who are starting to demand much of India. For now, the Europeans want only money and trade, but soon they will be after concessions, a little piece of land here, another piece there, until all is ruled by foreigners from across the sea. Unless a strong hand guides India, it is possible that the rule of Mughal outsiders will be replaced by the lordship of European outsiders.
  
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In the 18th century, the young Maratha Confederacy is aiming for expansion. They wish to reclaim India's lands from the Mughal rulers in the north. Since the Mughals are Muslims, the Maratha Hindus consider them foreigners. Therefore, the conflict is also a religious one - to an extent at least. While the Mughal Empire is large and contains many riches, the country's army is not big nor strong enough to counter major invasions. The Mughals have become used to their power and the Marathas have a good chance of success in the upcoming war.
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And perhaps, one day, a Maratha could demand concessions from a European, in his lands…
  
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However, the empire of Mysore which borders the Maratha Confederacy as well, might become a thorn in the Marathas' side. Mysore's intentions aren't clear and it is hard to tell their goals. Furthermore, European powers such as Portugal and the [[United Provinces (ETW Faction)|United Provinces]] have already gotten involved in the Indian theater. For now, they only want to trade but it is impossible to tell what they might end up doing. A war in their southern regions against Europeans with modern rifles and cannons is the last thing the Marathas need right now. For now, the peace should be kept - until the Mughals are dealt with at least.
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==Details==
  
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Eventually, the Marathas will have to prove that their type of warfare can compete with that of the Europeans. But will armies consisting mostly of swordsman, a few riflemen and some elephants be able to handle Europe's modern armies?
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Maratha has severe weaknesses--the inability to utilize Fire by Rank (and other equivalent squad firing technologies) and the complete lack of any formal light infantry. These deficiencies will haunt them in the late-game where both are important assets. The Maratha do, however, possess large amounts of high-quality melee infantry, elephants, and good artillery. Sikh Musketeers have superb statistics, allowing them to overpower most line infantry even though they lack Fire By Rank; Sikh Warriors can defeat nearly any other regiment in melee combat. The Maratha possess a less-than-average navy.
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The Maratha have one of the easier campaigns. All their victory territories are located in India, and they have vast, rich lands to conquer from the Mughals, who in turn are militarily almost powerless. The Maratha's only serious threat in the beginning is Mysore, a powerful minor nation which has a strained relationship with the Maratha. Portugese Goa and Dutch Ceylon may prove to be great trading partners in the beginning of the game but, should the Maratha decide to conquer these regions, neither of these countries can do anything about it other than sending ships to raid trade routes.
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When controlled by the AI, the Maratha Confederacy will most often annex the Mughal Empire, before invading Persia and even the Ottoman Empire if left unchecked and pose the largest obstacle for other nations wishing to expand into India. They may eventually also annex Mysore.
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The Maratha Confederacy is the only Hindu faction in the entire game. This means that it will experience at least some religious unrest in every region it conquers, and will have to build many religious facilities to address this until Secular Humanism is researched.
  
 
==Starting Position==
 
==Starting Position==
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===Victory Conditions===
 
===Victory Conditions===
  
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'''Short Campaign'''
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Capture and hold 15 regions by the end of the year 1750, including '''Gujarat''', '''Hindustan''', '''Hyderabad''', '''Goa''', '''Malwa''', '''Bijapur''', '''Berar''', '''Carnatica''', '''Mysore''', and '''Ahmadnagar'''.
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'''Long Campaign'''
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Capture and hold 24 regions by the end of the year 1799, including '''Gujarat''', '''Hindustan''', '''Hyderabad''', '''Goa''', '''Malwa''', '''Bijapur''', '''Berar''', '''Carnatica''', '''Mysore''', '''Ahmadnagar''', '''Punjab''', '''Orissa & Circars''', '''Bengal''', and '''Ceylon'''.
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'''World Domination'''
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Capture and hold 40 regions by the end of the year 1799, including the region '''Bijapur'''.
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===Basics at start===
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*<u>'''Protectorates'''</u> – None
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*<u>'''Allies'''</u> – None
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*<u>'''Trade Partners'''</u> – '''United Provinces''', '''Mysore'''
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*<u>'''Enemies'''</u> – '''Pirates''', '''Mughal Empire'''
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*<u>'''Religion'''</u> – Hinduism
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*<u>'''Government'''</u> – Absolute Monarchy
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*<u>'''Ruler'''</u> – Tarabai I (Queen)
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*<u>'''Population'''</u> – 2,483,276
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*<u>'''Prosperity'''</u> – Moderate
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*<u>'''Prestige'''</u> – Feeble
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*<u>'''Treasury'''</u> – 7500
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*<u>'''Technology'''</u> - None
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*<u>'''Brahmin'''</u> – Abhinash Yalamanchili ('''Bijapur''')
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*<u>'''Eastern Scholar'''</u> – Shrimant Pannu ('''Bijapur''')
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*<u>'''Thugee'''</u> – Gagan Raavi ('''Ahmadnagar''')
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*<u>'''Generals'''</u> - Rustam Akurdikar ('''Satara'''), Jainil Rawat ('''Ahmandnagar'''), Balkrishna Indukuri ('''Hyderabad''')
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*<u>'''Admirals'''</u> - None
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====India Theatre====
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=====Satara, Bijapur=====
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*<u>'''Starting Buildings'''</u> – Barracks, Subadar’s Palace, Nautch Dancing School, Cannon Foundry, Settlement Fortifications
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*<u>'''Infrastructure'''</u> - Basic Roads
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*<u>'''Population'''</u> – 802,138
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*<u>'''Wealth'''</u> – 3602
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*<u>'''Religion'''</u> – Hinduism 85.0%, Islam 15.0%
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*<u>'''Starting Towns/Ports'''</u> – '''Khed Wetlands''' (Rice Paddies), '''Kolhapur''' (School), '''Bijapur''' (Cotton Weaver’s Cottage), '''Vengurla''' (Trading Port)
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*<u>'''Later Villages/Ports'''</u> – None
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*<u>'''Plantations'''</u> – '''Yadgir Plantations''' (Small Cotton Plantation)
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=====Arcot, Caranatica=====
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*<u>'''Starting Buildings'''</u> – Military Governor’s Encampment, Settlement Fortifications
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*<u>'''Infrastructure'''</u> – Basic Roads
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*<u>'''Population'''</u> – 1,681,138
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*<u>'''Wealth'''</u> – 4905
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*<u>'''Religion'''</u> – Hinduism 90.0%, Islam 10.0%
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*<u>'''Starting Towns/Ports'''</u> – '''Gudur Wetlands''' (Rice Paddies), '''Rajapalaiyam Mines''' (Open Gem Pit), '''Trichinopoly''' (Tavern), '''Cochin''' (Cotton Weaver’s Cottage), '''Calicut''' (Trading Port)
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*<u>'''Later Villages/Ports'''</u> – '''Madras''' (Port), '''Pondicherry''' (Port)
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*<u>'''Plantations'''</u> – '''Darahpuram Plantation''' (Small Tea Plantation), '''Periyar Plantation''' (Small Spice Plantation)
  
 
==Units==
 
==Units==
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The Marathas Confederacy does not boast outstanding armies of line infantry and grenadiers, like those of their European counterparts. Rather, especially in the beginning of the campaign, the faction relies more heavily on melee units, such as Hindu Swordsmen, to close the gap and fight the enemy.
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However, being situated in India, generals have access to elephants instead of horses, which not only are sturdy and boast ranged weaponry, but also provide a morale effect against any potential adversaries (the downside being a larger target for enemy cannon).
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===Artillery===
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*[[Large Mortars (ETW Unit)| Large Mortars]]
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*[[Guns (ETW Unit)| Guns]]
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*[[Cannons (ETW Unit)| Cannons]]
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*[[64-lber Great Gun (ETW Unit)| 64-lber Great Gun]]
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*[[Mortars (ETW Unit)| Mortars]]
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*[[Rocket Band (ETW Unit)| Rocket Band]]
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*[[12-lber Foot Artillery (ETW Unit)| 12-lber Foot Artillery]]
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*[[18-lber Foot Artillery (ETW Unit)| 18-lber Foot Artillery]]
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*[[24-lber Foot Artillery (ETW Unit)| 24-lber Foot Artillery]]
  
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===Infantry===
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*[[Armed Populace (ETW Unit)|Armed Populace]]
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*[[Armed Peasantry (ETW Unit)|Armed Peasantry]]
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*[[Firelock Armed Populace (ETW Unit)|Firelock Armed Populace]]
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*[[Afghan Hillmen (ETW Unit)| Afghan Hillmen]]
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*[[Kurdish Hillmen (ETW Unit)| Kurdish Hillmen]]
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*[[Landless Rabble (ETW Unit)| Landless Rabble]]
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*[[Desert Warriors (ETW Unit)|Desert Warriors]]
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*[[Tufangis (ETW Unit)|Tufangis]]
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*[[Bargir Infantry (ETW Unit)|Bargir Infantry]]
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*[[Musketmen (ETW Unit)|Musketmen]]
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*[[Sikh Musketeers (ETW Unit)| Sikh Musketeers]]
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*[[Hindu Musketeers (ETW Unit)|Hindu Musketeers]]
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*[[Sikh Warriors (ETW Unit)| Sikh Warriors]]
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*[[Hindu Warriors (ETW Unit)| Hindu Warriors]]
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*[[Ghoorkas (ETW Unit)| Ghoorkas]]
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*[[Pandours (ETW Unit)| Pandours]]
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*[[Native Warrior Auxiliary (ETW Unit)| Native Warrior Auxiliary]]
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*[[Native Bowmen Auxiliary (ETW Unit)| Native Bowmen Auxiliary]]
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*[[Native Musketmen Auxiliary (ETW Unit)| Native Musketmen Auxiliary]]
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*[[Dahomey Amazons (ETW Unit)| Dahomey Amazons]]
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===Cavalry===
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*[[Bargir Lancers (ETW Unit)|Bargir Lancers]]
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*[[Sipahis (ETW Unit)| Sipahis]]
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*[[Pindari Horsemen (ETW Unit)|Pindari Horsemen]]
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*[[Camel Nomads (ETW Unit)| Camel Nomads]]
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*[[Silladar Lancers (ETW Unit)|Silladar Lancers]]
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*[[War Elephants (ETW Unit)|War Elephants ]]
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*[[Shaturnal Camel Gunners (ETW Unit)| Shaturnal Camel Gunners]]
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*[[Elephant Musketeers (ETW Unit)|Elephant Musketeers ]]
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*[[Indian General (ETW Unit)|Indian General ]]
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*[[Mounted Tribal Auxiliary (ETW Unit)| Mounted Tribal Auxiliary]]
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===Navy===
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*[[Brig (ETW Unit)|Brig]]
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*[[Sloop (ETW Unit)|Sloop]]
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*[[Sixth Rate (ETW Unit)|Sixth Rate]]
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*[[Fifth Rate (ETW Unit)|Fifth Rate]]
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*[[Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate (ETW Unit)|Admiral's Flagship, 5th Rate]]
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*[[Fourth Rate Ship of the Line (ETW Unit)|Fourth Rate Ship of the Line]]
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*[[Third Rate Ship of the Line (ETW Unit)|Third Rate Ship of the Line]]
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*[[Admiral's Flagship, 3rd Rate (ETW Unit)|Admiral's Flagship, 3rd Rate]]
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*[[Second Rate Ship of the Line (ETW Unit)|Second Rate Ship of the Line]]
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*[[First Rate Ship of the Line (ETW Unit)|First Rate Ship of the Line]]
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*[[Heavy First Rate (ETW Unit)|Heavy First Rate]]
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*[[Admiral's Flagship, 1st Rate (ETW Unit)|Admiral's Flagship, 1st Rate]]
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*[[Carronade Frigate (ETW Unit)|Carronade Frigate]]
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*[[Bomb Ketch (ETW Unit)|Bomb Ketch]]
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*[[Dhow (ETW Unit)| Dhow]]
  
 
===Special Units===
 
===Special Units===
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The Marathas can train an unlimited number of formidable Sikh solders out of the regions of Punjab, Kashmir, and Hindustan. Sikh warriors have superior statistics compared to Hindu units and also have better morale. If the Marathas conquer the Persian regions, they can also train Afghan Hillmen, irregulars. These are the closest the Maratha can come to obtaining light infantry, although their statistics are vastly inferior.
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Latest revision as of 10:45, 30 July 2020

Maratha Confederacy (ETW Faction)
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Name: Maratha Confederacy
From Game: Empire: Total War
Religion:Hindu
Culture: Indian
Playable: Yes


The Maratha Confederacy is one of the 11 playable major factions in Empire: Total War's Grand Campaign.

Overview

Monarchy Republic

The Maratha Empire or Confederacy was born in violence, as the result of the successful overthrow of Mughal rule less than a generation ago. Raja (king) Shivaji managed to gain control of the Pune region, and from then Mughal power was no longer invincible. As might be expected, the Mughals and the Marathas still nurse a dislike for each other.

Unlike the foreign (in origin) Mughals, the Maratha rulers are Indian princes and kings. They know the value of the Indian way of doing things, of the age-old strength of their lands. Their armies may look old fashioned, possibly quaint to foreign eyes, but that makes them no less effective. The empire exists solely because it has the military strength to withstand the Mughal threat.

Perhaps now, though, it is time to think of expansion. It may no longer be enough to hold off the Mughals; perhaps they should be driven from India altogether, and a new empire with Indian rulers established. Perhaps only Indians truly have the ability to withstand the Europeans who are starting to demand much of India. For now, the Europeans want only money and trade, but soon they will be after concessions, a little piece of land here, another piece there, until all is ruled by foreigners from across the sea. Unless a strong hand guides India, it is possible that the rule of Mughal outsiders will be replaced by the lordship of European outsiders.

And perhaps, one day, a Maratha could demand concessions from a European, in his lands…

Details

Maratha has severe weaknesses--the inability to utilize Fire by Rank (and other equivalent squad firing technologies) and the complete lack of any formal light infantry. These deficiencies will haunt them in the late-game where both are important assets. The Maratha do, however, possess large amounts of high-quality melee infantry, elephants, and good artillery. Sikh Musketeers have superb statistics, allowing them to overpower most line infantry even though they lack Fire By Rank; Sikh Warriors can defeat nearly any other regiment in melee combat. The Maratha possess a less-than-average navy.

The Maratha have one of the easier campaigns. All their victory territories are located in India, and they have vast, rich lands to conquer from the Mughals, who in turn are militarily almost powerless. The Maratha's only serious threat in the beginning is Mysore, a powerful minor nation which has a strained relationship with the Maratha. Portugese Goa and Dutch Ceylon may prove to be great trading partners in the beginning of the game but, should the Maratha decide to conquer these regions, neither of these countries can do anything about it other than sending ships to raid trade routes.

When controlled by the AI, the Maratha Confederacy will most often annex the Mughal Empire, before invading Persia and even the Ottoman Empire if left unchecked and pose the largest obstacle for other nations wishing to expand into India. They may eventually also annex Mysore.

The Maratha Confederacy is the only Hindu faction in the entire game. This means that it will experience at least some religious unrest in every region it conquers, and will have to build many religious facilities to address this until Secular Humanism is researched.

Starting Position

Victory Conditions

Short Campaign

Capture and hold 15 regions by the end of the year 1750, including Gujarat, Hindustan, Hyderabad, Goa, Malwa, Bijapur, Berar, Carnatica, Mysore, and Ahmadnagar.

Long Campaign

Capture and hold 24 regions by the end of the year 1799, including Gujarat, Hindustan, Hyderabad, Goa, Malwa, Bijapur, Berar, Carnatica, Mysore, Ahmadnagar, Punjab, Orissa & Circars, Bengal, and Ceylon.

World Domination

Capture and hold 40 regions by the end of the year 1799, including the region Bijapur.

Basics at start

  • Protectorates – None
  • Allies – None
  • Trade Partners – United Provinces, Mysore
  • Enemies – Pirates, Mughal Empire
  • Religion – Hinduism
  • Government – Absolute Monarchy
  • Ruler – Tarabai I (Queen)
  • Population – 2,483,276
  • Prosperity – Moderate
  • Prestige – Feeble
  • Treasury – 7500
  • Technology - None
  • Brahmin – Abhinash Yalamanchili (Bijapur)
  • Eastern Scholar – Shrimant Pannu (Bijapur)
  • Thugee – Gagan Raavi (Ahmadnagar)
  • Generals - Rustam Akurdikar (Satara), Jainil Rawat (Ahmandnagar), Balkrishna Indukuri (Hyderabad)
  • Admirals - None

India Theatre

Satara, Bijapur
  • Starting Buildings – Barracks, Subadar’s Palace, Nautch Dancing School, Cannon Foundry, Settlement Fortifications
  • Infrastructure - Basic Roads
  • Population – 802,138
  • Wealth – 3602
  • Religion – Hinduism 85.0%, Islam 15.0%
  • Starting Towns/Ports – Khed Wetlands (Rice Paddies), Kolhapur (School), Bijapur (Cotton Weaver’s Cottage), Vengurla (Trading Port)
  • Later Villages/Ports – None
  • Plantations – Yadgir Plantations (Small Cotton Plantation)
Arcot, Caranatica
  • Starting Buildings – Military Governor’s Encampment, Settlement Fortifications
  • Infrastructure – Basic Roads
  • Population – 1,681,138
  • Wealth – 4905
  • Religion – Hinduism 90.0%, Islam 10.0%
  • Starting Towns/Ports – Gudur Wetlands (Rice Paddies), Rajapalaiyam Mines (Open Gem Pit), Trichinopoly (Tavern), Cochin (Cotton Weaver’s Cottage), Calicut (Trading Port)
  • Later Villages/Ports – Madras (Port), Pondicherry (Port)
  • Plantations – Darahpuram Plantation (Small Tea Plantation), Periyar Plantation (Small Spice Plantation)

Units

The Marathas Confederacy does not boast outstanding armies of line infantry and grenadiers, like those of their European counterparts. Rather, especially in the beginning of the campaign, the faction relies more heavily on melee units, such as Hindu Swordsmen, to close the gap and fight the enemy.

However, being situated in India, generals have access to elephants instead of horses, which not only are sturdy and boast ranged weaponry, but also provide a morale effect against any potential adversaries (the downside being a larger target for enemy cannon).

Artillery

Infantry

Cavalry

Navy

Special Units

The Marathas can train an unlimited number of formidable Sikh solders out of the regions of Punjab, Kashmir, and Hindustan. Sikh warriors have superior statistics compared to Hindu units and also have better morale. If the Marathas conquer the Persian regions, they can also train Afghan Hillmen, irregulars. These are the closest the Maratha can come to obtaining light infantry, although their statistics are vastly inferior.

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