British Raj Filmes

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

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

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

Gorgeously dreamlike colour images of (then) French India – present-day Puducherry.

This portait of life on the tea plantations is decidedly rosy – clearly, there are no exploited workers here. However, the film provides an...

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

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

Amateur shots of pilgrims and temples at Haridwar, followed by rural scenes and the Gorrie family at home.

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

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

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.

The race is on - for the Viceroy's Cup.

Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.

Boats and steamers on the mud flats and lakes of the Assam district, India.

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

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.

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

Accompany a couple on their visit to a local wildlife park.