The correct answer is: D. 4, 1, 2, 3.
The following persons were posted as ‘Subedars’ in Chhattisgarh during the Maratha rule:
- Vithal Dinkar
- Keshav Govind
- Bikaji Gopal
- Mahipatrao Dinkar
The correct chronology of them is:
- Mahipatrao Dinkar (1743-1751)
- Vithal Dinkar (1751-1756)
- Keshav Govind (1756-1761)
- Bikaji Gopal (1761-1772)
Mahipatirao Dinkar was the first Subedar of Chhattisgarh under the Maratha rule. He was appointed in 1743 and served until his death in 1751. Vithal Dinkar was appointed Subedar in 1751 and served until his death in 1756. Keshav Govind was appointed Subedar in 1756 and served until his death in 1761. Bikaji Gopal was appointed Subedar in 1761 and served until his death in 1772.