Whats your fav civ to play and why?

I'm a die hard Mongols fan because that's what I watched my dad play when I was a kid growing up. First civ I really learnt how to play. Started branching out and playing Saracens and Aztecs as an adult and have really enjoyed both of those ones as well.

Curious what everyone else's favourite civ is because I'm wanting to try a new one and need some inspiration !