Exploring Vibrant Silvassa - top places to visit in Silvassa Silvassa, a port city which is the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, is the only other city that has been largely influenced by the Portuguese culture and administration. In 1779, the Maratha Peshawa joined hands with the Portuguese to the Britishers and Mughals at bay. Both the sides agreed that the Portuguese are allowed to collect revenues from the territory which included 72 villages, and in return they will provide security against the enemies. The city was took over by India in 1954 and the people established open administration. It was in year 1961 when the city along with the Dadra and Nagar Haveli union territory was merged into the country's union territory.
Today the city is a major port city in the western region of India and is the centre of trade and commerce. Besides, it is also the home to various world-recognized universities and hospitals. Tourism is also one important aspect of the city. The city is a good combination of forestry and industries. According to reports about 43 percent of the state is covered by forests. In addition, the city also consist large factories and industries, like Gulf Oil, Hind Aluminium, Ramco Industries ltd.. (R.I.L), Hindalco, Associated Group, Advance Detchem Ltd, Reliance Industries, Sterlite, Tidewater Petroleum, Castrol, Apar Industries Limited , Blue Star, and many more.