Q. Arrange the following in chronological order of their rule and select the correct answer from the code given below.
1. Bajirao I
2. Balaji Bajirao
3. Balaji Vishwanath
4. Madhav Rao I
a) 1, 3, 2, 4
b) 3, 1, 4, 2
c) 3, 1, 2, 4
d) 1, 3, 4, 2
Correct Answer: c) 3, 1, 2, 4
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Correct chronological order of their Peshwaship:
– Balaji Vishwanath (1713–1720)
– Baji Rao I (1720–1740)
– Balaji Baji Rao/Nanasaheb (1740–1761)
– Madhavrao I (1761–1772)
This is a direct hereditary sequence: Balaji Vishwanath → his son Baji Rao I → his son Balaji Baji Rao → his son Madhavrao I. Hence the order is 3, 1, 2, 4.
