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Thane, city, western Maharashtra state, western India. It lies at the mouth of the Thana River and head of the Ulhas estuary, northeast of central Mumbai (Bombay). The city is colloquially known as the “City of Lakes”, given the 30 scenic lakes located within the bounds of the city and district. The city is primarily a residential suburb of Mumbai, though it has a large industrial complex, including an industrial estate. It has chemical, engineering,...

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