British Raj Movies

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Amateur footage of the devastation caused by one of South Asia's worst earthquakes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

Lady Pamela Lytton, wife of the Governor of Bengal, visits the grand marble Victoria Memorial in Calcutta.

Amateur footage of a trip into the Himalaya.

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