British Raj Movies

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

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

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

Early film of a crowded street scene in an unidentified Indian city.

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

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

Amateur film of the passage to India - complete with guest appearance by Gandhi.

Happy farmers, a wedding and some giant cauliflowers...

Anti-Congress propaganda film made by a District Officer in India.

The Maharajah of Kapurthala and guests travel on elephants and men catch fish on the River Bias.

Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

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

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

Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.

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

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

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.