Yadgiri, popularly called as “Yadavagiri” by the local people, was once a capital of the Yadava Kingdom. Has a rich historical and cultural traditions. Yadavas, the earliest Muslim empire of South India chose Yadgiri to be their capital and ruled from here from 1347 to 1425 A.D. Mentioned as Yadgiri in ancient inscriptions, Yadgiri is popularly known as “Yadavagiri” by the locals. Yadgiri district has its deep routes in history. The famous dynasties of the south, the Satavahans, the Chalukyas of Badami, the Rastrkuta, Shahis, the Aidil shahis, the Nizam Shahis have ruled over the district.
In 1504 Yadgiri (Gulbarga) was permanently annexed to Adil Shahi kingdom of Bijapur. In 1657 with the invasion of Mir Jumla it passed into the hands of Mughals. Later with the establishment of Asaf Jahi (Nizam) Dynasty of Hyderabad (1724 – 1948) Yadgir and Gulbarga came under it. In 1863 when Nizam
