Given below are two statements regarding Ghiyasuddin Balban's military administration: Assertion (A): Balban reorganized and strengthened the military department (Diwan-i-Arz) and appointed experienced officers who were paid in cash. Reason (R): Maintaining an efficient, loyal, and well-paid army was essential to Balban's policy of centralizing power and defending against internal revolts and Mongol invasions. Select the correct code:

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