10 Amazing Facts to Know About Cellular Jail, Port Blair in 2023

10 Amazing Facts to Know About Cellular Jail, Port Blair in 2023

By MITKAU MINDFULLLOFVACATIONS

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Cellular Jail, also known as "Kala Pani" (meaning black water), is a colonial-era prison located on Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India 

The jail was built to hold political prisoners and freedom fighters during India's struggle for independence from British rule 

The construction of Cellular Jail began in 1896 and was completed in 1906 

The cells in the Cellular Jail were small, dark, and overcrowded, leading to extreme hardship for the prisoners 

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One of the most infamous parts of the jail was the "Viper Chain Gang," where prisoners were subjected to torturous forced labor under brutal conditions 

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Cellular Jail gained notoriety for its "Punishment Block," where prisoners were subjected to severe corporal punishment 

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Despite the harsh treatment, many brave freedom fighters and nationalists endured the hardships and continued their struggle for India's independence 

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The jail played a significant role in the history of India's independence movement and was a symbol of British oppression and colonial rule 

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In 1942, during World War II, the Japanese occupied the Andaman Islands, and the inmates of Cellular Jail were moved to other prisons on the Indian mainland 

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Today, the Cellular Jail has been transformed into a national memorial and museum, attracting visitors from around the world

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