British Raj Movies

The film explores the tragic fall of feudalism in Bengal during the British Raj. The title of the movie and the story is a reference to the plot...

The future Edward VIII enjoys a stately procession and visits the Taj Mahal before meeting senior Indian royalty.

The future Edward VIII visits his Empire, with Indian royalty, elephants, palaces and temples.

This amateur film gives us a fair idea of the opulent life enjoyed by members of the British government in India.

The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun

The British government have taken over there rule in a deserted region in India. But some of the people there strive for freedom; one of those brave...

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

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

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

Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

Attractive travelogue filmed in and around Delhi's Qutb complex.

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

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

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

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

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

Extraordinary footage of prayers in the Punjabi capital.

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

Indian freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on 30 January 1948. Why was he killed and what events occurred before and after his murder?...

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