The British Council Movies

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

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.

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

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

The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.

The Duke rides an elephant as he ventures on safari in Bengal.

Life in the bustling Punjabi city of Rawalpindi before partition.

The future Edward VIII enjoys stunning mountain scenery on a visit to the Khyber Pass during his royal tour

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

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

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

Two sides of Mysore: down to earth with the field workers and an Indian spectacle for the Maharaja.

Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.

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

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

Luscious colour photography of the Taj Mahal and a Mediterranean cruise to Port Said.

Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.

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

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