British Raj Movies

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

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

A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.

Technicolor scenes from an Indian Durbar, held for the Maharaja of Alwar in Rajasthan.

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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

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.

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

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

The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

Motorcars take shape - outdoors in a Kolkata yard.

Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.

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

Military occasions around India and Pakistan, featuring the Khyber Pass, Srinagar, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.