Explanation:

Like other parts of Haryana that rose in revolt, Rohtak also saw a violent uprising with all symbols of British Raj being attacked and destroyed. One Bisarat Ali of Kharkhauda, who was a Risaldar in the British Army took charge of the revolt, along with Sabar Khan, a local peasant leader. The local people all came together and began attacking British property and residents. They soon attacked Rohtak. The Deputy Commissioner of Rohtak District, William Loch had to leave Rohtak but the Tehsildar, Bakhtawar Singh and Thanedar, Bhure Khan, were killed.
Finally, on August 15, 1857, Lt W.S.R. Hodson supported by Major General Wilson arrived with re-enforcements and superior arms and took on the locals who had revolted in Kharkhauda. Despite offering stiff resistance, the revolutionaries ultimately were defeated and Bisarat Ali was killed in the struggle. They then proceeded to Rohtak District to take on Sabar Khan, who was leading the revolt there.