Consider the following two statements regarding the Mandala theory in Kautilya's Arthashastra:
- The Mandala theory suggests that a ruler should always regard his immediate neighbor as a friend and the neighbor's neighbor as an enemy.
- In the Mandala theory, the concept of the 'enemy's enemy' being a friend is fundamental, indicating that a ruler should build alliances based on shared adversaries.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1
Only Statement 1 is correct
2
Only Statement 2 is correct
3
Both Statements 1 and 2 are correct
4
Neither Statement 1 nor Statement 2 is correct