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The Cellular Jail, also known as 'Kālā Pānī' (Hindi: ۘकाला पानी, transl. 'Black Water'), was a British colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The prison was used by the colonial government of India for the purpose of exiling criminals and political prisoners.
The Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) was a prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India, used by the British to exile political prisoners. Let’s have a look at its history, location, visiting timing and other interesting facts. Cultural India : Indian Monuments : Cellular Jail.
- Here are a few details about the Cellular jail at Andaman and Nicobar that you may not know
- Constructed by the British between 1896 and 1906, during their colonial rule in India, Cellular Jail was used particularly to exile political prisoners where they were subjected to many atrocities at the hands of the British.
- Cellular Jail is located at Atlanta Point in Port Blair and was designed in a manner so as to ensure that political prisoners and revolutionaries stay isolated from each other.
- The architectural style is cellular, pronged. The concept is of Jeremy Bentham's having an idea of Panopticon theory. The design inspiration is 'spokes of a wheel' and the building materials were brought from Burma (Myanmar).
The Andaman Islands, known for their pristine beaches and rich biodiversity, harbor a darker history within the infamous Kala Pani Jail. Also known as the Cellular Jail, this historical structure is a grim reminder of India's colonial past.
May 18, 2020 · Kalapani is largely a valley formed by a mess of Himalayan rivers, contributing to what is known as Kali, Mahakali or Sharda river at various points in Nepal and India. Lipulekh sits atop the Kalapani Valley and forms a tri-junction between India, Nepal and China.
- Prabhash K Dutta
- India
Aug 9, 2017 · Known as Kala Pani or ‘black water’, Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar Islands was constructed in 1896 and opened by the British in 1906 to exile political prisoners in remote isolation.
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The territory represents part of the basin of the Kalapani river, one of the headwaters of the Kali River in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3600–5200 meters. The valley of Kalapani, with the Lipulekh Pass at the top, forms the Indian route to Kailash–Manasarovar, an ancient pilgrimage site.
