The correct answer is C) H.V. Conolly.
H.V. Conolly was a British civil servant who served as the Collector of Malabar from 1810 to 1820. He played a role in suppressing revolts against British rule, including the Vellore Mutiny of 1806 and the Polygar Wars of 1807-1809.
Thomas Munro was a British civil servant who served as the Resident of Mysore from 1800 to 1817. He is best known for his reforms in land revenue administration and his advocacy of decentralization.
William Logan was a British civil servant who served as the Collector of Malabar from 1881 to 1887. He is best known for his work on the Malabar Manual, a comprehensive study of the history, geography, and culture of Malabar.
Charles Turner was a British civil servant who served as the Collector of Malabar from 1820 to 1827. He is best known for his work on the Malabar Survey, a detailed survey of the land and population of Malabar.