The Avesta Plantation served as the family estate for the Avesta family, who held dominion over Makeb. In 3638 BBY, during the Conquest of Makeb, this location functioned as the central command for Shalim Avesta, the leader of both the Avesta family and their mining corporation, effectively the head of state for Makeb. Shalim, along with his devoted militia and with the help of envoys from the Galactic Republic, spearheaded the campaign to overthrow Supreme Mogul Toborro and ensure the safe removal of Makeb's population.