British Raj Movies

The British government have taken over there rule in a deserted region in India. But some of the people there strive for freedom; one of those brave...

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

Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.

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

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

Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival.

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

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

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

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

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

The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.

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

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

Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.

The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.

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

Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.

Gorgeously dreamlike colour images of (then) French India – present-day Puducherry.

A state welcome for a Handley Page aircraft arriving in Kolkata.