The British Council Movies

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

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

Scenes from a lavish pageant held during the royal visit to India, celebrating King George V’s coronation.

Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.

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

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

The Taj Mahal and shots of Jalandhar nestle between footage from Canada and Africa.

An elephantine spectacle, likely part of the celebrations for the visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to India.

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

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

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

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

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

Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

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

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

Lady Pamela Lytton, wife of the Governor of Bengal, visits the grand marble Victoria Memorial in Calcutta.

King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.

Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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