Answer- D
1)Ramachandran Nagaswamy, a prominent Indian historian, archaeologist, and epigraphist hailing from Tamil Nadu, has died at the age of 91. He was the inaugural director of the Department of Archaeology under the Tamil Nadu government. Nagaswamy was renowned for his contributions in deciphering temple inscriptions and delving into the art history of Tamil Nadu.
2)The Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, was bestowed upon Nagaswamy in 2018. With over 100 published works to his name, he was also the author of "Senthamizh Naadum Pandbum," his final publication released in January 2022.