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Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A) : Balban made his government firm and centralised all authority in his hands.
Reason (R) : He wanted to protect the north-west frontier against Mongol invasions.
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Explanation
Both statements are historically accurate, but the Reason does not directly explain the Assertion. Assertion (A) is true as Balban (1266–1287) established a highly centralized government based on the "Blood and Iron" policy. He aimed to restore the prestige of the Sultanate and crush the power of the Turkish nobility known as the Chahalgani (The Forty).
Reason (R) is also true because Balban was deeply concerned about Mongol invasions. He fortified the North-West frontier, built new forts, and stationed a powerful army there under his sons. However, his drive for centralization was primarily motivated by the need to stabilize internal politics and assert absolute royal authority after decades of weak rule following Iltutmish. While a strong state helped against Mongols, the specific act of centralizing all authority was a response to internal challenges, making (R) an insufficient explanation for (A).
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