British Raj Movies

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

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

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

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

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

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

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

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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

The Taj Mahal and shots of Jalandhar nestle between footage from Canada and Africa.

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...

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

Documentary detailing a farmer’s visit to the market in Rawalpindi.

Amateur film of a road trip through northeastern India, showing traditional dances and a gigantic flower float.

Film of local events in Ajmer province including the fair at Pushkar.

Attractive travelogue filmed in and around Delhi's Qutb complex.

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...

Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.