The ruler of Kozhikode who fiercely resisted Mysore’s invasion was:

Pazhassi Raja
Velu Thampi Dalawa
Krishnan Nair
Kunjali Marakkar

The correct answer is A) Pazhassi Raja.

Pazhassi Raja was the ruler of the Kingdom of Kottayam in Kerala, India. He fiercely resisted the invasion of Mysore in the late 18th century. He was a popular leader and a skilled military strategist. He was able to hold off the Mysore army for several years, but he was eventually defeated in 1792.

Velu Thampi Dalawa was a minister in the Kingdom of Travancore. He led a rebellion against the British in the early 19th century. He was a charismatic leader and a skilled military strategist. He was able to defeat the British in several battles, but he was eventually captured and executed in 1809.

Krishnan Nair was a general in the Kingdom of Travancore. He fought against the Mysore army in the late 18th century. He was a skilled military commander and was able to defeat the Mysore army in several battles.

Kunjali Marakkar was a naval commander in the Kingdom of Cochin. He fought against the Portuguese in the 16th century. He was a skilled naval commander and was able to defeat the Portuguese in several battles.

Pazhassi Raja was the most successful of these leaders in resisting foreign invasion. He was able to hold off the Mysore army for several years, and he was a popular leader who inspired many people to fight against the invaders.