Agra Central Jail began construction in 1849, under the supervision of William Woodcock, of the Bengal Civil Service.[1] John W. Tyler took over as its superintendent in 1876.[2][3] In the late 19th century the prison became a major exporter of carpets.[4] Abdul Karim was assistant clerk there before travelling to London to attend the Colonial and Indian Exhibition.[5] Sir Horace Williamson was based there in the early 20th century.[6]
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- ↑ "Sir John William Tyler", The British Medical Journal, Vol. 1, 17 May 1913, p. 1088.
- ↑ The Prince of Wales in India: Or, From Pall Mall to the Punjaub{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Craig and Taylor(1878)
- ↑ The prison-handicraft complex: Convict labour in colonial India. Modern Asian Studies({Template:Date).
- ↑ Victoria and Abdul: The Extraordinary True Story of the Queen's Closest Confidant{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. History Press(2011). ISBN 978-0-7524-6366-7
- ↑ Lot 218, 25 March 2014 | Noonans Mayfair. www.noonans.co.uk(2014). Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ↑ 29 jail inmates from Agra Central prison clear Board exams after being inspired by 'Dasvi', Qureshi, Siraj. India Today(2022-09-08). Retrieved 2026-03-19.