1770 to 1778. The title was usually given to the kingdom's greatest warlord. The word Chakri (จักรี) in Sanskrit means: 'The Wielder of the Discus'. The Chakra and Trisula according to tradition are the divine weapons of the gods Vishnu (or Narayana) and Shiva, respectively. See also National symbols of Thailand Seals of the provinces of Thailand Thai art Royal Nine-Tiered Umbrella National emblem of Indonesia — also features Garuda as blazon References Citations Bibliography (Available at Thai Wikisource) Legislation External links National flag and symbols National Coat of arms of Thailand Garuda : Symbol of Thai monarchs Thailand National symbols of Thailand