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Vasai was a trading ground for many Greek, Arab, Persian and Roman traders and merchants who would enter through the west coast of India. The Greek merchant Cosma Indicopleustes is known to have visited the areas around Vasai in the 6th century and the Chinese traveler Xuanzang later on June or July 640.
Vasai-Virar, formerly Bassein or Vasai, is a city (municipal corporation) in western Maharashtra state, western India. It lies on the Arabian Sea coast north of Mumbai (Bombay). Vasai town was part of the territory of the Hindu Devagiri Yadavas until 1317, and it later became a seaport for the Gujarat Muslim kings.
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- The top attractions to visit in Vasai are: Tungareshwar Temple Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Bassein Fort Bhuigaon Beach Rangaon Beach See all at...
- The best outdoor activities in Vasai according to Tripadvisor travellers are: Bhuigaon Beach Rangaon Beach Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary See all...
- The most popular things to do in Vasai with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:Tungareshwar TempleBassein FortBhuigaon BeachRangaon B...
Vasai (English /ˈvɑːseɪ/), historically known as Bassein or Baçaim is a historical suburban town north of Mumbai in the Maharashtra state of India. It forms a part of Vasai-Virar city.The Portuguese built Bassein Fort here to strengthen their naval superiority over the Arabian Sea.
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The ruins of Vasai Fort tell the story of one of the most important Portuguese forts in the west coast of India during the 16th and 17th centuries. Vasai was the headquarter of the Portuguese, second in importance to Goa.
Jul 8, 2019 · About 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of Mumbai in Maharashtra, the nostalgic ruins of Vasai Fort tell the tale of what was the headquarters of prosperous Portuguese rule in the 16th and 17th centuries. More than just a fort, Vasai Fort was once a living city that was, astonishingly, of greater size and importance than Mumbai (Bombay).
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