Cellular Jail - Biog of freedom fighters at Andaman
Constructed between 1896 and 1906, Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani, served as a prison in India during British rule. The intention was to prevent all of the Indian independence activists from spreading their ideas and ideologies on the mainland. Roughly 200 activists were brought here following the 1857 Indian Rebellion. The activists had to be kept away from the mainland, hence these islands were necessary. The prison was known as "cellular" because solitary confinement was intended for each cell. It was notorious for its harsh circumstances and used to punish political prisoners.