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Thane is a city part of the Mumbai Conurbation. It is the administrative headquarters of Thane district. Thane is an industrial town situated on the western banks of Thane creek that was frequented by ships since ancient times. It has been a hub of economic activity since medieval times due to its location. Thane which means station in Marathi was also known as Sthanaka the capital of the Shilahara kings. Historically Thane has been ruled by the Portuguese Marathas and the British. The first railway train in India ran from Bombay VT to Thane in 1853. The region features all types of landforms from the Jawahar Mokhade plateau to the Sahyadri ranges and coastal plains and river basins. There are many beautiful lakes around the city. Yeur Hills is an ideal getaway from the city rush.
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