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.

Showing posts with label Pawar Nagar. Show all posts
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Saturday, January 26, 2013

Pawar Nagar Warehouse

A big dormant industry near Pawar Nagar and warehouses which is still functional. The area is barricaded and the warehouses are accessible through Pawar Nagar bustop. Once earlier during monsoon this area was full with water and the wall broke flooding the streets. Also many people dump waste behind the wall. I hope they build beautiful garden, jogging park or multi purpose sports ground instead of making towers. This area is deprived in sports ground and gymnasiums.  

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha



Kashinath Ghanekar Natyagruha Auditorium lit up and decorated during Deepawali at night. How To Reach: Its in Hiranandani Meadows opposite Lok Puram Society, Pawar Nagar, Thane West. Catch a 12 number bus or Tulsidham bus from Thane Station. 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Pawar Nagar, Thane West

Pawar Nagar area, Lok Puram Society on left, Pawar Nagar Bustop at right, yeoor hills on backdrop, vasant vihar and other societies behind. Pawar Nagar is the Malabar Hill of Thane as being close to various facilities as well as nature.
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