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Thane is the headquarters of Thane district in Maharashtra, India, and a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It has a population of over 2.5 million, a tropical monsoon climate, and a history of being a Maratha Empire stronghold and a British colonial outpost.
A thegn or thane was a nobleman who owned land and served the king or a lord in Anglo-Saxon England. The term also had different meanings in Scandinavia and Scotland, and evolved from the Old English word gesith, meaning companion or retainer.
Learn about antonyms, words with opposite meanings, and their types: gradable, complementary and relational. Find out how antonyms are used in lexical semantics, planned languages and examples.
Thane district is a district in the Konkan Division of Maharashtra, India, with its headquarters in Thane city. It is the most populated district in the country, with 8 million inhabitants, and has a history of administrative changes and divisions.
A thane was a local administrator in eastern Scotland, equivalent to the son of an earl, who collected revenue and services from the estates under his control. The term thane was introduced by King David I in the 12th century, and later replaced by baron or regality.
The sex-ratio of Thane Taluka is around 872 compared to 929 which is the state average of Maharashtra. [4] The literacy rate of Thane Taluka is 79.57% out of which 82.13% males are literate and 76.63% females are literate. The total area of Thane is 400.04 km 2 with population density of 9,467 per km 2. [5]
Kalyan is a city on the banks of Ulhas River in Thane district of Maharashtra state, governed by Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation. It is a founding city of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and has a history of fort, temple, and railway.
Learn about the history and legends of the Hindu temple dedicated to Vajreshwari, an incarnation of Parvati, in Thane district, Maharashtra, India. The temple was built in 1739 by Chimaji Appa, a Peshwa commander, after he conquered the Portuguese fort of Vasai.