Q. Consider the following Peshwas and arrange them in ascending chronological order:
1. Raghunath Rao (Raghoba)
2. Balaji Baji Rao
3. Narayan Rao
4. Balaji Vishwanath
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
a) 4, 2, 3, 1
b) 3, 4, 1, 2
c) 1, 2, 3, 4
d) 1, 3, 2, 4
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: a) 4, 2, 3, 1
Explanation:
1. Balaji Vishwanath (4): He was the first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, serving from 1713 to 1720. He laid the foundation of the Peshwa administration.
2. Balaji Baji Rao (2): Also known as Nana Saheb, he was the son of Baji Rao I and served as Peshwa from 1740 to 1761. His tenure saw the Third Battle of Panipat in 1761.
3. Narayan Rao (3): He was the son of Balaji Baji Rao and became Peshwa in 1772. Unfortunately, his tenure was short-lived as he was assassinated in 1773.
4. Raghunath Rao (Raghoba) (1): He was the younger brother of Balaji Baji Rao and served as Peshwa briefly in 1773–1774. However, his tenure was controversial, and he is often remembered for his role in the internal conflicts of the Maratha Empire.
The correct chronological order is:
4 (Balaji Vishwanath), 2 (Balaji Baji Rao), 3 (Narayan Rao), 1 (Raghunath Rao).
