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]
Desagatis in Karnataka
Ingalagi Desagati
Annarao Deshpande (who was a Desai of Ingalagi in present day Bagalkot taluk) had Ingalagi, Kesanur, Bhagavati, Mudapuji and Aanadinni under his Desagati.[4]
Nipani Desagati
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]
University Grants Commission (India) sponsored national seminar was held at V.M.S.R Vastrad Arts, Science and Commerce college at Hunagunda on the topic Contributions of Desagati Families of our state[8]