The correct option is D V. K. Rajwade
Mahadev Govind Ranade was an Indian social reformer who became interested in the history of the Marathas. Nationalistic writings in Maharashtra were inspired by Vishnushastri Chiplunkar- a social reformer who dedicated his complete life for writing, publishing and education development in India. V. K. Rajwade was an Indian historian who founded ‘Bharat Itihas Samshodhak Mandal’ on 7th July 1910. It is located at Pune to facilitate historical research.