Question

What is the chronological sequence of following Peshwas?
1. Balaji Vishwanath
2. Balaji Baji Rao
3. Baji Rao I
4. Narayan Rao
5. Madhav Rao
Select the correct answer using the codes given.

• A. 1, 3, 2, 4, 5
• B. 1, 3, 4, 2, 5
• C. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
• D. 3, 2, 1, 5, 4

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

1, 3, 2, 4, 5

Balaji Vishwanath, reigned from 1713 to 1720, was the first Peshwa. He was succeeded by his son Baji Rao I (1720-1740). He was followed by Balaji Baji Rao or Nana Saheb (1740-61), Narayan Rao (1772-73) and Madhav Rao were the next Peshwas.