Thane, Maharashtra
The first railway train in India ran from Bombay VT (Victoria Terminus) to Thane in 1853. Thane or Thana means "station" in local language. Thana was the only other station besides Victoria Terminus.
The Portuguese ruled over Thane for 200 years, from 1530 to 1739. The city was then known as Cacabe de Tana. Work on the Thane Fort began in 1730. The Marathas conquered Bassein and Thane in 1739 and held on to the region till 1784 when the British captured the Fort and ruled Tana (Thane).
The city of Thane is situated on the western banks of Thane creek with Parsik hills to the east and Yeour hills to the west. The creek not only provided a natural protection to the city but also facilitated transport of big and small ships since ancient times.
The Portuguese ruled over Thane for 200 years, from 1530 to 1739. The city was then known as Cacabe de Tana. Work on the Thane Fort began in 1730. The Marathas conquered Bassein and Thane in 1739 and held on to the region till 1784 when the British captured the Fort and ruled Tana (Thane).
The city of Thane is situated on the western banks of Thane creek with Parsik hills to the east and Yeour hills to the west. The creek not only provided a natural protection to the city but also facilitated transport of big and small ships since ancient times.
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