A chariot is a wheeled conveyance designed primarily for rapid transport, traditionally drawn by harnessed draft animals. Mechanically, the vehicle is composed of a framework or chassis supporting two or more spoked wheels and a passenger cabin. Its design varies widely depending on its intended use, ranging from ceremonial display to battlefield rapid mobility. The engineering principles underlying its function involve distributing the load of the passengers and animals across a minimal, yet durable, footprint, while maintaining adequate maneuverability for the period in which it was constructed.