Marathas (Mainly Bhandari and Koli Community) attacked on the Fort of Vasai, Kelwe, Mahim as well as Tarapore and won the battle.
The only places in the Northern Provinces that now remained with the Portuguese were Chaul (Revdanda), Caranja, Bandra, Versova, Bassein, Mahim, Quelme (Kelve Photo1) -(Kelve/Mahim), Sirgão (Present day Shirgao), Dahanu Sao Gens (Sanjan), Asserim (Asheri/Asherigad Photo1), Tarapor (Tarapur) and Daman.
In November 1738, Marathas led by Chimaji Appa, captured the fort of Dahanu and on 20 January 1739, Mahim capitulated, the loss of Mahim, was speedily followed by the capture of the forts of Quelme -(Kelve/Mahim), Sirgão (present Shirgaon), Tarapor (Present day Tarapur), and Asserim (Asheri/Asherigad) on 13 February 1739.
Good sunset view, coconuts, forts, climate, silence, peaceful peoples and high quality fish at affordable price are some features of this village.
Easily accessible from Palghar Railway Station, you can take a shared auto/tempo (₹12 per person) or a State Transport (ST) bus to Satpati.