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.

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Saturday, February 9, 2019

Gaimukh Chowpatty Promenade, Ghodbunder Road

Gaimukh Ghodbunder Road Thane West
 Gaimukh Chowpatty, Ghodbunder Road, Thane Creek
  Gaimukh Chowpatty, Ghodbunder Road, Thane Creek
  Gaimukh Chowpatty, Ghodbunder Road, Thane Creek
  Gaimukh Chowpatty, Ghodbunder Road, Thane Creek

Timings: Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 / Evening: 4:00 - 7:30
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Location: Ghodbunder Rd, Bhayandarpada, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400615, India

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Ghodbunder Road, Thane West

 Ghodbunder Road, Thane City (Eastern Express Highway)
  Ghodbunder Road, Thane City
Ghodbunder Road at Night
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Location: Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Ghodbunder Road, SH 42, Thane West

Ghodbunder Road - 6 lane road. Also is the State Highway 42 connecting Thane to Borivali and Vasai (NH 8). Below is aerial view of Ghodbunder Road
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Location: Gaimukh Gaon, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra, India

Sunday, February 8, 2015

Kasarvadavali, Ovala, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West

 Kasarvadavali, Ovala, Ghodbunder Road, Thane West


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Location: Owale, Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra 400615, India

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Aerial View of Ghodbunder Road

 Kajupada and Kajupada Hill View
 Chena Creek Bridge and Vasai Creek Bridge
Mira Bhayandar View from National Park

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Location: Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066, India

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Ghodbunder Road, Thane City


City development alongside Ghodbunder Road. Kamandurg peak (610m) can be seen at background. Early morning photo of Thane City. Ghodbunder road can be said as the silk route of Thane. This road strip is developing at great speed and is a beautiful stretch from creeks to hills and to the city. Mangroves have been destroyed along side this road.
 Many big projects have come up today in deserted Ghodbunder Road once upon a time.
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Location: Thane West, Thane, Maharashtra, India
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