The correct answer is A. Pravarasena I.
Pravarasena I was a king of the Vakataka dynasty who ruled in the 3rd century CE. He was the son of Gautamiputra Satakarni and the grandson of Vindhyasakti. Pravarasena I is credited with founding the city of Pravarasenapura, which is now known as Srinagar.
Pravarasena I was a powerful and successful ruler. He extended the Vakataka kingdom to its greatest extent. He also patronized the arts and literature.
Pravarasena I was succeeded by his son, Gautamiputra Vishnuvardhana.
Option B is incorrect because Pravarasena II was a king of the Chalukya dynasty who ruled in the 6th century CE. He was the son of Pulakeshin I and the grandson of Kirtivarman I. Pravarasena II is credited with defeating the Pallavas and expanding the Chalukya kingdom.
Option C is incorrect because Ashoka was a king of the Mauryan dynasty who ruled in the 3rd century BCE. He was the grandson of Chandragupta Maurya and the son of Bindusara. Ashoka is known for his military conquests and his Buddhist reforms.
Option D is incorrect because Pravarasenapura was founded by Pravarasena I, not by any of the other options.