VandeMataram
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Thane is a city near the Capital city Mumbai in the state of Maharashtra. The city is surrounded by Yeoor and Parsik Hills and this enhances the beauty of the city. The city is also known as the ‘Lake City’ as it has about 30 lakes within the city. Thane has a rich historical background as the city was ruled by Marathas, Portuguese and then the British and this is evident from the historical structures present in the city. The city is popular for natural beauty and a prominent tourist destination of the state. Apart from the lakes, some of the other tourist destinations include Yeoor Hills, which includes the ‘Swami's Math’, Tikuji-ni-Wadi, Essel World, Water World, Bassein (Vasai), Titwala Ganesh Mandir, Ambarnath, Ganeshpuri, Suddhagad Fort, Kashi and Mira villages and the Jawhar Palace.