Hindustanis — Civilization Overview

Camel and Gunpowder civilization

Hindustanis emblem

The Hindustanis are a Camel and Gunpowder civilization in Age of Empires 2. Their unique unit is the Ghulam. Below is the full civilization overview — bonuses, team bonus, unique units and unique technologies, straight from the game data.

Civilization Bonuses

  • Villagers cost -8/13/18/23% in Dark/Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
  • Camel Riders attack +20% faster
  • Gunpowder Units +1 melee/+1 pierce armor
  • Can build Caravanserai in Imperial Age

Team Bonus

Scout Cavalry-line and Camel Units +2 attack vs. buildings

Unique Units

Ghulam
Ghulam · Infantry), Imperial Camel Rider (Cavalry Hindustani unique Infantry that thrusts its spear through multiple targets. Exceptionally strong vs. Archery Units and Spearman-line. Weak vs. Cavalry.

Unique Technologies

Grand Trunk Road All gold income +10% faster; Market trading fee reduced to 10%
Shatagni Hand Cannoneers +2 range

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