Chanakya: ● He was an ancient Indian teacher, philosopher, economist, jurist and royal advisor. ● He is traditionally identified as Kauṭilya or Vishnugupta . ● He assisted the first Mauryan emperor, Chandragupta in his rise to power. ● He served as the chief advisor to both emperors , Chandragupta and his son Bindusara . So, statement 1 is NOT correct. ● He authored the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra . So, statement 2 is correct .