CAMPAIGN · DYNASTIES OF INDIA

Deeds of the Father

Rajendra returns to Sri Lanka to suppress Mahinda’s rebellion and secure the island’s northern towns. Establish a landing, hold off attacks while pushing inland, then locate the fugitive king and neutralize the fortifications at Mannaram and Polonnaruwa.

Overview

Player approach

Deeds of the Father lets the fleet pressure Mannaram while the land army focuses on Polonnaruwa. Clear the coastal objective first, then use Armored Elephants to break the Castle that blocks the succession.

Step-by-step plan

Use the ships to destroy Mannaram’s Town Center from the water rather than splitting the army into two difficult land assaults. This reduces the enemy front and can unlock the Castle Age transition. Recruit additional Armored Elephants before attacking Polonnaruwa’s Castle, and use other units to distract its army while the elephants work. After the Castle falls, bring Rajendra to the Town Center to claim the city.

Risks and adjustments

Polonnaruwa’s military does not all need to be destroyed, so avoid costly cleanup fights. Keep the Armored Elephants alive because they are essential against the Castle and vulnerable to focused counters.

Focused strategy page

For a dedicated version of this plan, open Deeds of the Father sea siege approach.

Mission overview

Objectives

Land Rajendra’s troops at the Chola harbor and repel the Sri Lankan counterattacks.
Keep Rajendra alive.
Find and capture King Mahinda by reducing him to 100 hit points.
Pacify Mannaram by destroying its Watch Towers.
Pacify Polonnaruwa by destroying its Castle.
Optional: capture or raze the towns, liberate villages, and recover the Crown Jewels Relic Cart.

Focus: Scenario · Rajendra
Signature / category: Story & scenarios
Release / context: Dynasties of India
Region: Dynasties of India
Classification: Scenarios