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  • 1947
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    Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal
    Local Scenes in India and the Taj Mahal

    1 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 - India

    1 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 Durbar

    1 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
    Uti

    1 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 Memorial

    1 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 Bikaner

    1 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 Ambassador

    1 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 Kishangarh

    1 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 Hunza

    1 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 Tour

    1 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 Lytton

    1 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 Pageant

    1 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 Air

    1 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 Viceroy

    1 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 Pindi

    1 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 Frontier

    1 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.2

    1 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 Dances

    1 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 India

    1 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 Delhi

    1 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

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