Question

Q. Arrange the following in the correct chronological order of the peshwaship, starting with the one who occupied it earliest.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below

• A. 1-2-4-3
• B. 2-1-4-3
• C. 2-1-3-4
• D. 1-2-3-4

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2-1-4-3

Explanation:

• The prominence of the post of peshwaship started with Balaji Viswanath who occupied the post from 1713 to 1720 AD.
• Balaji Bajirao was a Peshwa between 1740 and 1761.
• Madhav Rao 1 was a Peshwa between 1761 and 1772.
• Narayan Rao was a Peshwa for a very brief period between 1772 and 1773.