
Who are the Tanukhids in Attila?
The Tanukhids are a playable faction in Total War: Attila. They were introduced with the Empires of Sand Culture Pack.
Is the Tanukhid faction fun to play?
:: Total War: ATTILA General Discussions The Tanukhids seem like an awesomely fun faction to play, but I heard it is extremely defficult to get started. Any advice for the first few turns?
Where did the Tanukhids come from?
Originally part of the Qahtani tribal confederation of southern Arabia, they migrated north after one of the Ma'rib dam's many floods, which devastated their homeland. Led by Malik ibn Fahm, the Tanukhids eventually left Arabia altogether and headed into Persia and the Levant.
What happened to the Qahtani tribe?
Originally part of the Qahtani tribal confederation of southern Arabia, they migrated north after one of the Ma'rib dam's many floods, which devastated their homeland. Led by Malik ibn Fahm, they eventually left Arabia altogether and headed into Persia and the Levant.

Why did the Tanukhids travel so far?
The Tanukhids have travelled a long way from their origins to search for a home amidst a volatile land.
What were the Tanukhids' roles in the Roman Empire?
Coming into contact with the Roman Empire, the Tanukhids have since been employed as foederati, and are considered a dependable cavalry force by the Romans. However, although they converted during the previous century they recently rebelled against Rome following Emperor Valens' attempts to convert them from Orthodox to Arian Christianity. Furious at this lack of respect and refusal to appoint an Orthodox bishop, Queen Mavia and her army went to war. The Tankuhids fought so hard, and so fiercely, that they swept the Imperial armies away, defeating them in the field on several occasions and forcing Valens' agreement to Mavia's terms.
Where did the Qahtani tribe move to?
Choose up to 7 games. Buy Now from Fanatical. Originally part of the Qahtani tribal confederation of southern Arabia, they migrated north after one of the Ma'rib dam' s many floods, which devastated their homeland. Led by Malik ibn Fahm, they eventually left Arabia altogether and headed into Persia and the Levant.
Why did the Tanukhids migrate north?
Originally part of the Qahtani tribal confederation of southern Arabia, they migrated north after one of the Ma'rib dam's many floods, which devastated their homeland.
What do the Tanukhids pledge to?
Despite the odds the devout Tanukhids have created a life for themselves as free Arabs, who pledge allegiance to none but God and their brave queen - surely all that is required to attain true greatness !
What were the Tanukhids' roles in the Roman Empire?
Coming into contact with the Roman Empire, the Tanukhids have since been employed as foederati, and are considered a dependable cavalry force by the Romans. However, although they converted during the previous century they recently rebelled against Rome following Emperor Valens' attempts to convert them from Orthodox to Arian Christianity. Furious at this lack of respect and refusal to appoint an Orthodox bishop, Queen Mavia and her army went to war. The Tankuhids fought so hard, and so fiercely, that they swept the Imperial armies away, defeating them in the field on several occasions and forcing Valens' agreement to Mavia's terms.
Why did the Tanukhids migrate north?
Originally part of the Qahtani tribal confederation of southern Arabia, they migrated north after one of the Ma'rib dam's many floods, which devastated their homeland.
