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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 superintendant 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]
