Why did Balban refuse to expand his territory?

He prioritized consolidation and the defense of the capital against the imminent Mongol threat over new conquests.

Balban's Statecraft

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R). **Assertion (A):** Balban made his government firm stable and centralized all authority in his hands. **Reason (R):** He wanted to protect North-West frontier against Mongol invasions. Code:

Balban centralized all authority to stabilize the Sultanate and curb the nobility. While he also fortified the frontier against Mongols, the two were independent strategic goals.

Exam Year

2013

Evidence Source

UPSC Level

ID: HIS_MED_2013_55 Ref: Standard Educational Reference

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Balban made his government firm stable and centralized all authority in his hands.
Reason (R): He wanted to protect North-West frontier against Mongol invasions.

Code:

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).Assertion (A): Balban made his government firm stable and centralized all authority in his hands.Reason (R): He wanted to protect North-West frontier against Mongol invasions.Code:

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other as Reason (R).
Assertion (A): Balban made his government firm stable and centralized all authority in his hands.
Reason (R): He wanted to protect North-West frontier against Mongol invasions.

Code: