The city of Thane is situated on the western banks of Thane creek with Parsik hills on the east and Yeoor hills on the west. The city was then know as Shreesthanak. It was more popularly known as the Capital of the Shilahar dynasty. The history of Thane city can be broadly categorized into 5 eras.

‘Aparant’ is the ancient name of the geographical area hosting Thane city. During the Indian expedition of the Greek Emperor Alexander, a number of philosophers, historians and geographists visited India. Among them a Greek historian ‘Tolemi’ has mentioned about the city of Thane in his writings. A famous sailor named Marcopolo had also visited Thane in 1290 ‘A.D. and noted it to be one of the best cities in the world. A place called | ‘Ghodbunder was famous for horse trading thus deriving its name from the word ghoda i.e. horse and bunder meaning port.

During this period a fabric called ‘Tansi’ was exported from Thane. During the period from 13 A.D. to 17 A.D., the Muslims, Portuguese, Marathas, & the British dynasties ruled Thane. From 810A.D. to 1260A.D. the Shilahar Dynasty ruled over Thane. The Emperors of Shilahar dynasty were disciples of Lord Shiva and the Kopineshwar Temple has been built during their reign. During this period, At this time the Shilahars also divided the city into different sections and named them as ‘padas’. it is seen that these padas exist even today by names of Naupada, Patlipada, Agripada etc.

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Thane Creek



Thane City is situated on the side of Thane Creek where many boats are used for fishing. Mostly Sand are removed from the banks of Thane Creek. During monsoon Thane Creek looks serene with mountains on background. But the waters of Thane Creek is polluted as it acts as a drain of city and also many people throw puja materials, etc in it. 

Acres of farms are being made by destroying the mangroves. Urban encroachment, sand mining, disposal of sewages, polluted waters are killing Mangroves. Lots of mangroves are destroyed by such incidents. No one follows the CRZ rules. 

Thane city is rich in natural diversity. But its getting exploited. From hills to creek everything is slowly dying. Palaentologica records showing mangroves in Mumbai go back to 40,000 years. 23 of the total 97 species of mangroves in India are found here itself. 

Gov plays no role in conserving such treasures neither the people understand their responsibility. Earlier the banks of Thane creek were gifted with population of mangroves. Now only a thin strip has left.


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