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

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Answer 1

The correct answer is option 2

Key Points

Here’s the correct chronological order of the Peshwas:
Balaji Vishwanath (Peshwa from 1714–1720):
- The first Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, appointed by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj. His leadership helped strengthen the Peshwa position.
Balaji Baji Rao (Nana Saheb) (Peshwa from 1720–1740):
- The son of Balaji Vishwanath, he was the second Peshwa and played a key role in expanding the Maratha Empire. He is also known for his military strategies and consolidating power.
Narayan Rao (Peshwa from 1772–1796):
- Narayan Rao was the fourth Peshwa and served during a time when the Maratha Empire faced internal struggles. His reign was marked by conflicts with the nobility and the British East India Company.
Raghunath Rao (Raghoba) (Claimed the position in 1773, but not formally recognized):
- Raghunath Rao, also known as Raghoba, was involved in a contested succession following Narayan Rao’s death. He never became the Peshwa formally but claimed the title in 1773 and tried to rule with the support of the British but was not successful.