Technicolor scenes from an Indian Durbar, held for the Maharaja of Alwar in Rajasthan.

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

The film explores the tragic fall of feudalism in Bengal during the British Raj. The title of the movie and the story is a reference to the plot...

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.

Richly detailed amateur ethnographic film on the agrarian economy and society in rural Punjab.

The Duke rides an elephant as he ventures on safari in Bengal.

Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.

Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.

Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.

The future Edward VIII enjoys receptions, playing polo and hunting tigers on his royal tour.

Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.

Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes.

Botanical gardens in Bombay plus the highly decorative Jain Temple in Calcutta.

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

This portait of life on the tea plantations is decidedly rosy – clearly, there are no exploited workers here. However, the film provides an...

Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. Why was he killed and what events occurred before and after his murder?...

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

A film produced to celebrate the coronation of George V as King-Emperor at the Imperial Durbar of 1911.