British Raj Movies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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

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

Life on the road in India, showing the traffic, people and animals.

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

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

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

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