Chaturanga (India, ~1400 years ago) had Ratha (also known as Śakaṭa) and it meant chariot (wheeled transport). Rules for this piece were identical to modern rook.
Shatranj (Iran, ~700 years ago) had Rukh (also meaning "chariot"; from Persian رخ rokh). Not warrior, not guardian, but chariot.
Persian war chariots were heavily armored, carrying a driver and at least one ranged-weapon bearer, such as an archer. The sides of the chariot were built to resemble fortified stone work, giving the impression of small, mobile buildings, causing terror on the battlefield
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