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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.
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.
Learn about the history and causes of renaming cities in India since 1947, including the change of Calcutta to Kolkata. Find out how the local names and spellings of cities are standardized and changed in different languages and contexts.
Hindi is a standardised variety of the Hindustani language written in Devanagari script. It is the official language of India and the fourth most-spoken language in the world. Learn about its origin, development, vocabulary, grammar and dialects.
Learn about the ancient and modern history of Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra and the largest city in India. Explore the origins of the name, the indigenous tribes, the colonial rule, the independence movement, and the cultural and economic development of the city.
Mira-Bhayandar is a city and municipal corporation in Thane district, Maharashtra, India, on Salsette Island. It is part of Mumbai Metropolitan Region and has a population of 809,378, with Hindus, Muslims and Christians as the main religions.
Mumbai is the most populous city of India with an estimated population of 12.5 million (1.25 crore) and the capital of Maharashtra state. It is also a major seaport, financial hub, and cultural centre with a rich history of colonialism, independence movement, and Bollywood industry.
Learn about the ancient and modern history of Maharashtra, a state in western India with a rich cultural and political heritage. Explore the dynasties, monuments, languages, and events that shaped the region from 1300 BCE to present.