History of Andheri, Mumbai The oldest settlements in and around Andheri were those of the East Indians, the natives whose villages survive in Marol, Amboli Chakala, Gundowli, Saki, etc. Another concentration of the native East Indians was located on the former Island of Versova, also known as Vasave. In the early history. Since 1734 Mumbai and its nearby area was under the control of Portuguese. Mumbai called as Island . It was gifted to the Queen of England in the year 1760. The Vashi creek is situated in North side also Mahim Causeway is lying on the South side. On the western side, there is Arabian sea and eastern side, boundary of Thane District is administrative unit forms the limits of Bombay suburban District known as Salesette and it aslo a part of Goa which was under the control of Portuguese upto 1771 the Britishers took over control of the region of this area. Since 1871 Thane district was carved out of the east side of Konkan and Portion of Bombay Island then known a
Best 4 picnic spots near Mumbai 1) Alibaug fort -: best picnic spot you ever been with. you ll just have to take a Boat from Gateway of India in Mumbai and within hour you will find yourself at Alibaug beach, this beach is very famous and known by old fighting kings and also it's possible to walk across kolaba fort during low tide vote, there is horse riding on the beach and also Skydiving sometimes it's all depends on whether and by Near The Town Center is also very popular. Entry - free Location -: Around 40 kilometres from south of Mumbai. 100 kilometers, 62 miles, if traveling by road. 2)Khandala and Lonavala -: it's very famous for hiking camping and the break refreshment in life Lonavala and Khandala located about half hour long the Mumbai expressway this is the attraction in the area which includes lakes hills forts and also ancient Karla Buddhist, Get cloud9 hills resort in that area this is the resort which is very cheaper o