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1947
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Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal
Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal1 1947 HD
This travelogue takes in some of the most important landmarks of Islamic power in India.
Genre: Documentary
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1905
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Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India
Procession of Elephants with Howdahs - India1 1905 HD
An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: King George V of the United Kingdom
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1902
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Delhi Durbar
Delhi Durbar1 1902 HD
Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.
Genre: Documentary
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1925
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Uti
Uti1 1925 HD
Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.
Genre: Documentary
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1922
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Her Excellency Lady Lytton At The Victoria Memorial
Her Excellency Lady Lytton At The Victoria Memorial1 1922 HD
Lady Pamela Lytton, wife of the Governor of Bengal, visits the grand marble Victoria Memorial in Calcutta.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Pamela Lytton
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1922
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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Bombay, Poona, Baroda, Jodhpur and Bikaner1 1922 HD
The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
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1922
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Our Greatest Ambassador
Our Greatest Ambassador1 1922 HD
Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
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1933
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Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh
Wedding of Maharaj Kumar Shri Meghrajji Shaeb of Kutch and Maharaj Shri of Kishangarh1 1933 HD
Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.
Genre: Documentary
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1937
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Life in Hunza
Life in Hunza1 1937 HD
Rural life in the mountainous valley near Gilgit - now in the Northern areas of Pakistan.
Genre: Documentary
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1921
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Duke of Connaught's Indian Tour
Duke of Connaught's Indian Tour1 1921 HD
The Duke rides an elephant as he ventures on safari in Bengal.
Genre: Documentary
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1925
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Annual Inspection of the Bodyguard by His Excellency Lord Lytton
Annual Inspection of the Bodyguard by His Excellency Lord Lytton1 1925 HD
The Governor of Bengal and family - on and off duty.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Victor Bulwer-Lytton
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1912
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Calcutta Pageant
Calcutta Pageant1 1912 HD
Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: King George V of the United Kingdom
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1917
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From England to India by Air
From England to India by Air1 1917 HD
A state welcome for a Handley Page aircraft arriving in Kolkata.
Genre: Documentary
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1917
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5th Calcutta Battalion: Presentation of Colours by H.E. The Viceroy
5th Calcutta Battalion: Presentation of Colours by H.E. The Viceroy1 1917 HD
The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.
Genre: Documentary
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1922
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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Peshawar, The Khyber Pass and Rawl Pindi1 1922 HD
The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour
Genre: Documentary
Cast: King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom
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1935
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Delhi to the North West Frontier
Delhi to the North West Frontier1 1935 HD
Amateur film featuring government buildings in Delhi, a shooting party in Malakand and winter in Abbottabad.
Genre: Documentary
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1904
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Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village No.2
Salvation Army Parade in Indian Village No.21 1904 HD
Salvation Army General Commissioner Edward Higgins features in the this film of a brass band parade through a village.
Genre: Documentary
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1934
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Aka and Daffla Dances
Aka and Daffla Dances1 1934 HD
A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.
Genre: Documentary
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1947
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Lahore - Refugees from India
Lahore - Refugees from India1 1947 HD
Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.
Genre: Documentary
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1922
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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior and Delhi1 1922 HD
The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.
Genre: Documentary
Cast: King Edward VIII of the United Kingdom