Construction of the Cellular Jail began in 1896 and was completed in 1906. Thousands of prisoners were forced to work as laborers in building the very prison that would later confine them. The harsh tropical climate, disease, and malnutrition caused many deaths during construction. The history of Cellular Jail in Andaman thus begins with oppression even before the prison became ope... https://andamantravelcare.com/history-of-cellular-jail/