Maurya – Civilization VII

The Maurya arose from a land of incredible cultural diversity, but one reeling from war. From Chandragupta’s conquests of Alexander the Great’s successors, the dynasty reached its height under Ashoka, who embraced nonviolence and tolerance. Balancing open-mindedness with military might, the Maurya built an empire that was as wise as it was glorious—until its fall to an assassin’s blade.

Unique Ability​

Dhamma Lipi: You can choose an additional Pantheon after unlocking Mysticism.

Attributes:​

  • Militaristic
  • Scientific

Civic Trees​

Acharya

  • Tier 1: Unlock the Dharmashala and Vihara Unique Infrastructures. Unlocks ‘Charvaka’ Tradition.
  • Tradition – Charvaka: Increased Happiness on Science buildings.

Vyuham

  • Tier 1: Infantry and Cavalry units gain +3 Combat Strength when adjacent to each other. Unlocks ‘Kshatriya’ Tradition.
  • Tradition – Kshatriya: Increased Happiness on Military buildings.

Ayurveda

  • Tier 1: Increased Healing for Units adjacent to a Purabhettarah. Unlocks ‘Shreni’ Tradition.
  • Tradition – Shreni: Adds Gold for excess Happiness in Cities.

Mantriparishad

  • Tier 1: Increase to all yields in Settlements not founded by you. Increased Settlement Limit. Unlocks ‘Arthashastra’ Tradition and Sanchi Stupa Wonder.
  • Tradition – Arthashastra: Adds Science for excess Happiness in Cities.

Unique Infrastructure​

Matha (Quarter): Increases Happiness in this City.

Dharamshala: Happiness base. Science adjacency for Quarters.

Vihara: Happiness base. Culture adjacency for Mountains.

Unique Civilian Unit​

Nagarika: Settler replacement Unit. Adds Happiness on City Halls.

Unique Military Unit​

Purabhettarah: Cavalry Unit. Has increased Combat Strength against Fortifications.

Associated Wonder​

Sanchi Stupa: Adds Happiness. Increased Culture for excess Happiness in this City. Must be placed on a Plains tile.

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