page_title: Chariots in ancient China
hierarchical_section_title: Chariots in ancient China
caption_attribution_description: English: Pre Han Dynasty two wheeled Chinese Chariot
context_page_description: The ancient Chinese chariot was used as an attack and pursuit vehicle on the open fields and plains of Ancient China from around 1200 BCE. Chariots also allowed military commanders a mobile platform from which to control troops while providing archers and soldiers armed with dagger-axes increased mobility. They reached a peak of importance during the Spring and Autumn period, but were largely superseded by cavalry during the Han Dynasty.
context_section_description: The ancient Chinese chariot (Chinese: 战车; pinyin: zhànche; lit.: 'war vehicle') was used as an attack and pursuit vehicle on the open fields and plains of Ancient China from around 1200 BCE. Chariots also allowed military commanders a mobile platform from which to control troops while providing archers and soldiers armed with dagger-axes increased mobility.  They reached a peak of importance during the Spring and Autumn period, but were largely superseded by cavalry during the Han Dynasty.
caption: A Chinese chariot (c. 400 BCE)
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