Vasai
| Vasai वसई | |
|---|---|
| Town | |
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Vasai Fort entrance | |
  Vasai | |
| Coordinates: 19°28′N 72°48′E / 19.47°N 72.8°ECoordinates: 19°28′N 72°48′E / 19.47°N 72.8°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Palghar |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 49,337 |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
| Post Office Pin Code | 401201/2 |
| Telephone code | 91250 |
| Vehicle registration | MH48 |
| Vidhan Sabha constituency | Vasai |
Vasai (English 
i/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. In the 18th century, the fort was taken over by the Maratha army and fell in 1739 after a three-year-long campaign.
The British then took over the territory from the Marathas in the First Anglo-Maratha War.[1]
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Climate
Overall climate is equable with high rainfall days and very few days of extreme temperatures. The temperature varies from 22–36 °C (72–97 °F). In winter temperature is between 12–25 °C (54–77 °F) while summer temperature ranges from 36–41 °C (97–106 °F). Out of total rainfall, 80% rainfall is experienced during June to October. Average annual rainfall is 2,000–2,500 mm (79–98 in) and humidity is 61—86%, making it a humid-prehumid zone. The driest days are in winter while the wettest days are experienced in July.
Industrialisation
The eastern part of Vasai is highly industrialised, with small and medium scale units producing a wide variety of goods.
Transport
The local railway station is known as Vasai Road. The Vasai-Virar Municipal Transport buses run on all major routes. Besides buses, Auto Rikshaws or Dum-Dum are the source of transport in the region.
Noble Residents
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References
- ↑ Naravane, M.S. (2014). Battles of the Honorourable East India Company. A.P.H. Publishing Corporation. p. 60. ISBN 9788131300343.
See also
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