Puttabasappa took over the leadership of the rebellion. The rebellion started in the hilly region. Puttabasappa organized the rebels and calmed down the people. He declared that tax on tobacco and saflt will be with drawn, if the rebel government assumes power. The rich farmers, land owners and local chieftains were assured of this move. Puttabasappa ** an Amaldhar who was known for his brutality further increased the popularity of Puttabasappa.
The rebels marched towards Mangalore to capture it. The British were engaged in fortifying their fort in Mangalore. The rebels marched towards Mangalore through Panimangalore and Bantwal. They looted the treasury and prison of Bantwal. The British sought the army of Thalacheri, Kannur and Bombay to quell this uprising. On hearing this development, Puttabasappa and his associated fled towards Sulya. The British captured them with the help of people in Kodagu. Puttabasappa, Lakshmappa, Bangarasa, Kedambadi Ramayaih Gowda and Guddemane Appaih were hanged till *****.
