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
Explanation
- A
1,3, 2, 4
1, 3, 2, 4. Puts Baji Rao I before Balaji Vishwanath.
- B
3, 1, 4, 2
3, 1, 4, 2. Puts Madhav Rao I before Balaji Baji Rao.
- C
3, 1, 2, 4
3, 1, 2, 4. Balaji Vishwanath → Baji Rao I → Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb) → Madhav Rao I.
- D
1,3,4, 2
1, 3, 4, 2. Baji Rao first.
Summary. Official key is (c) 3, 1, 2, 4. Vishwanath, Baji Rao I, Balaji Baji Rao, Madhav Rao I. Also note: Balaji Vishwanath — First Peshwa of the line, 1713; Baji Rao I — 1720–40; northward expansion; Balaji Baji Rao — 1740–61; Panipat; Madhav Rao I — 1761–72; recovery.