Arthashastra

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अरेर् नेतुश् च मध्यस्थो दुर्बलो अन्तर्धिर् उच्यते । प्रतिघातो बलवतो दुर्ग अटव्य् अपसारवान् ॥

He who is situated between a conqueror and his enemy is called an antardhi (one between two kings); when such a king is possessed of forts, wild tribes, and other kinds of help, he proves an impediment in the way of the strong.

english translation

arer netuz ca madhyastho durbalo antardhir ucyate । pratighAto balavato durga aTavy apasAravAn ॥

hk transliteration by Sanscript