Cellular Jail

Cellular Jail

About Cellular Jail

The Cellular Jail of Andaman is a National Memorial situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The jail was constructed between 1896 and 1906, to house convicts of the British Raj. The Cellular Jail is also known as Kala Pani, which means Black Water in Hindi.
The Cellular Jail was designed by British engineer E.M. Stephens. The jail has a unique design, with each of its three wings radiating from a central tower. The jail was intended to be escape-proof, and each wing was divided into six cells, with no contact between cells and no view of the sea.

The Cellular Jail was initially used to house political prisoners, including Indian nationalists such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, and Subhas Chandra Bose. The jail was also used to house prisoners of the World War II, including Japanese soldiers and civilians.
The Cellular Jail was abandoned in the 1970s, and fell into disrepair. In 1979, the Indian government declared the Cellular Jail a National Memorial. The jail was restored in the 1990s, and is now a popular tourist attraction.

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History of Cellular Jail

The Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani, is a colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It was built in 1896–1897 and it operated until 1963. The jail was used to house political prisoners of the British Raj.

Tips For Visiting Cellular Jail

Some tips for visiting Cellular Jail in the Andaman Islands would include bringing sunscreen and a hat, as it is hot and sunny there most of the year; wearing comfortable and light clothing; and being aware that there are no ATMs or currency exchange facilities on the island, so visitors should bring enough cash to cover their expenses.

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