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 Thane City. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thane City. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Thursday, January 11, 2018
Sunday, May 7, 2017
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Diwali Night of Thane City and Thane Creek
Diwali lightings of Thane City
Sunset during Diwali night at Thane city from Thane Creek.
Thane City Night Image from Yeoor Hills
Labels:
Thane City,
Thane Creek
Location:
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Sunday, August 14, 2016
Diva Panvel Central Line Train Route, Thane Creek
Labels:
Thane City,
Thane Creek,
Thane Train
Location:
Kaman, Maharashtra, India
Thane City and Thane Creek, Ulhas River
Whole panoramic view of Thane City and Thane Creek. Ulhas river flows through the perimeter of Thane and eventually has its mouth in Vasai Creek.
Thane City and Thane Creek, Ulhas River
Thane City and Thane Creek, Ulhas River
Thane City and Thane Creek, Ulhas River
Thane City and Thane Creek, Ulhas River
Thursday, June 30, 2016
Sunday, December 27, 2015
Sunset over Thane City, Thane Creek
Winter sunset over Thane City and Thane Creek
Beautiful Sunset rays over Thane City from Thane Creek
Beautiful Sunset rays over Thane City from Thane Creek
Beautiful skies seen over Thane City during winter sunset
Sunset over Yeoor Hills from Kasheli Bridge
Saturday, September 19, 2015
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Fields from Gaimukh to Waghbil, Thane West
Labels:
Thane City,
Thane Creek
Location:
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Friday, January 23, 2015
Thane City Sunrise
Labels:
Sunrise,
Thane City
Location:
Thane, Maharashtra, India
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Saturday, November 15, 2014
Thane City Aerial View From Yeoor Hills
Friday, October 24, 2014
Thane City at Night during Diwali
Thane City during Diwali Nights
Thane City from Thane Creek in night
Labels:
Night,
Thane City
Location:
Thane, Maharashtra, India
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