What role did chariots play in battles?

Chariots began to be used in antiquity in battles. They gave an advantage to those on whose side the chariot warriors stood. The reason for the success of the chariots was that they were much faster than foot troops. They were less maneuverable, but they could fit more weapons. In battles, they often knocked down enemy foot soldiers. The chariot was ridden by noble warriors who received salaries. In battles, the warriors in chariots followed the infantrymen, archers and inflicted great damage on the enemy troops.