In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Akash said, 'Mahesh has gone home.'
Akash said that Mahesh has gone home.
Akash said then Mahesh had gone home.
Akash said then Mahesh has gone home.
Akash said then Mahesh had gone home.
D.
Akash said then Mahesh had gone home.