British Raj Movies

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

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

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

Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

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

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

Amateur film of fishing and geese-shooting trips by a British party in India.

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

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

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

Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.

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

Actuality film showing a busy Salvation Army parade in a rural village under the British Raj.

Scenes at a garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta.

This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.

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 Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.