Kingdom of Ayutthaya Showcase

Kingdom of Ayutthaya Showcase!

The great army of King Naresuan that threw off the Burmese yoke, conquered the Khmer and laid the foundations of a golden age for Ayutthaya!

Ayutthaya War Elephant

The centerpiece of the Ayutthaya army and the symbol of their might. Their War Elephants trampled the many infantry-heavy Southeast Asian armies and dueled against other war elephants. Their performance on the field determined the outcome of every battle.

Jaturungkabart

The Jaturungkabart were elite warriors given the honorable task of guarding each leg of the War Elephant. Select men, chosen for their veterancy and combat skills, ran along side the War Elephants to prevent it from being swarmed by the enemy infantry.

Portuguese Mercenary

King Naresuan spent a significant portion of his treasury to hire as much mercenaries as possible. The most sought-after among them were the Portuguese. Their abilities with advanced gunpowder weapons made them a valuable asset to any Southeast Asian army.

Phrai Spearman

A Phrai or a commoner showed his fealty to his lord through labor or pressed into war. The only way for these members of a strict feudal system to advance socially was to collect enemy heads in battle. War was the only opportunity for them to build a better life.

Ayutthaya Cavalry

King Naresuan's martial training as a hostage in the courts of Burma taught him the values of horsemanship and expanded the Ayutthayan Cavalry. His nobles scoffed at the idea but many men took to the saddle for the promise of greater rewards.