Eliminating civ

[paplan]

In my current game, (I'm Russia, Catherine, prince level, all victory conditions on), I'm in 2-3 place, on a continent with only myself and Arabia. Its around 1000 AD. Arabia attacked me, and I have now eliminated all but one of his cities.

What are the pros and cons of wiping him out now? Is there a disadvantage--ie, will other civs now hate me? Is there any advantage to letting him survive? I'm interested in any and all opinions.

 

[Divi Filus]

No penalties unless you raze a holy city or they are good friends with another civ - take them out. You need time to get cottages, banks and courthouses running in those new Arabian cities so that you can win the game. Use Forbidden Palaace placement well.

 

[Zombie69]

Want to wipe him out?

Pros :
- He won't bug you anymore.
- He won't be there to try and turn the other AIs against you.

Cons :
- You won't get free techs you might be able to negiciate by signing a peace treaty.
- You won't have anymore trading partners on your continent.