Hi, recently i noticed when i play a western faction (on normal, at least) that the right side of the map tends to become light orange as Egypt grows to become the major mega-superpower.
Now i've been around this game and this forum long enough to know that Egypt is not one of the most played factions, doesn't seem to have an exclusive unit that stands out or to build an army around.
So i decided to give it a try. See what makes them so successfully. But i don't want to dive into it without some advice from more experienced players.
Apparently i don't have much to start with in terms of army... Saracen infantry my best bet early on. Then the ever efficient Ghazi... then what?? And then, play aggressive or conservative? I have rich underdeveloped territories to start with...

Any hints on fighting and striving like an Egyptian?

Thank you.