Vasai professionals

Vasai is located about 50-km North of Mumbai, on the Arabian Sea. The Portuguese formerly called it Bassein (Baçaim) and then by the British, it also had various other names during the course of history. The town is historically important too. It was part of the territory of the Hindu Devgiri Yadavas until 1317; later it became a seaport for the Gujarat Muslim kings. In 1526, the Portuguese established a fort (now in ruins) and a trading station, and the town became known for its ship building industry. After frequent but unsuccessful attacks by the Mughals in the 17th century, it fell to the Marathas in 1739 and was later taken by the British. Vasai during the Portuguese period was known for the refinement and wealth and splendor of its buildings, palaces and for the beauty of its churches. History Bassein, on the mainland northwest of Bombay, was a large Portuguese enclave, second only to Goa, until 1739. The most significant past in Vasai's history is the rein of the Portuguese, since they largely influenced or changed to what Vasai-Virar area is today. The northern holdings of the Portuguese, including Daman and Diu, were governed from this center. The fort and the hinterland around it were lost to the Marathas in a campaign, which lasted two years and ended in complete Maratha supremacy. Today's Vasai Taluka has rapidly changed since the 1980's due to the large influx of people flooding in because of availability of more affordable housing than in mumbai (bombay). Vasai was known as Baçaim (Bassein) and had various other names during the course of history. The most significant past in Vasai's history is the rein of the Portuguese, since they largely influenced or changed to what Vasai Taluka is today. Location: 50-km North Of Mumbai Formerly Known As: Bassein Attractions: Vasai (Bassein) Fort, Aagashi Jain Mandir, Arnala Fort, Chinchoti Waterfalls, Holy Christ Church