Desagati is a type of minor principality in India. [1] It was controlled by a leader called a Desai. [2]
Desagati families (also known as Nadagouda, Desai family) are mentioned in 9th century inscriptions. [3]
Annarao Deshpande (who was a Desai of Ingalagi in present day Bagalkot taluk) had Ingalagi, Kesanur, Bhagavati, Mudapuji and Aanadinni under his Desagati. [4]
The origin of Nipani Desagati dates back to 1685 when a Mughal governor granted 14 villages as Inam from Hukeri province that belonged to Parganas of Kab [5] bur, Sollapur, Lat (Khadaklat), Soundalaga etc [6]