British Raj Movies

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

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

Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

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

Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.

A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

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

The race is on - for the Viceroy's Cup.

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

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

This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

A scenes from a tour of Manipur State and a women's bazaar in Imphal.

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

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.

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

A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.