Option c is the correct answer. The names written in the options are the Peshwas of Maratha Empire. Correct order of their rule is Balaji Vishwanath Bajirao - Balaji Bajirao - Madhavrao Balaji Viswanath (1713-1720): He was the first of a series of hereditary Peshwas hailing from the Bhat family who gained effective control of the Maratha Empire and the Mughal vassals of the Marathas during the early 18th century. Bajirao I (1720-1740): After Balaji Viswanath, his son Baji Rao I was appointed Peshwa in 1720 by Shahu. Baji Rao enhanced the power and prestige of the Maratha Empire by defeating the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Rajput Governor of Malwa and the Governor of Gujarat. Balaji Baji Rao (1740-1761): Balaji Baji Rao succeeded as the Peshwa after the death of his father Baji Rao. Known as Nana Sahib, he proved to be a good administrator and an expert in handling financial matters. Madhavrao (1761-72): Peshwa Madhavrao Bhat I was the 9th Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, who played a crucial role in reviving -Maratha supremacy following the disastrous third battle of Panipat in 1761.