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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Sunday, February 25, 2024

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




Sunday, August 14, 2016

Diva Panvel Central Line Train Route, Thane Creek

Diva Panvel Central Line Train Route, Thane Creek
 Vasai Diva Panvel Railway Line Route aside Thane Creek Ulhas River
Diva Panvel Central Line Train Route, Thane Creek

Diva Panvel Central Line Train Route, Thane Creek

Diva Panvel Central Line Train Route, Thane Creek

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

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 skies seen over Thane City during winter sunset
 Sunset over Yeoor Hills from Kasheli Bridge
Sunset over Thane City and Yeoor Hills


Sunset View of Thane Hills, City and Creek
Sunset View Thane City, Thane Creek

Sunday, June 21, 2015

Fields from Gaimukh to Waghbil, Thane West

Thane fields near Thane Creek. These fields strech from Gaimukh till Waghbil. Eyed by many builders for construction. This is the last part of fields left in Thane west.