The planet was ruled for many years by a tyrannical dictator named Hay-Zu. Because he was so feared and so powerful, he was given the nickname "the Big Hay-Zu".
At around 21 BBY, it was the site of a battle during the Clone Wars, ending with a Confederate victory. Hay-Zu was also killed, as he was crushed by R2-D2, giving praise to the Patitites and allowing them to start their own democracy.