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1947
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Mahatma Gandhi Noa Khali March
Mahatma Gandhi Noa Khali March1 1947 HD
Remarkable amateur footage of Mahatma Gandhi shot by his great nephew in 1947.
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1926
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Scenes at his Excellency the Viceroys's Garden Party at Belvedere
Scenes at his Excellency the Viceroys's Garden Party at Belvedere1 1926 HD
Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.
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1922
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Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Malakand, Kapurthala and Dehra Dun
Edward Prince of Wales' Tour of India: Malakand, Kapurthala and Dehra Dun1 1922 HD
The future Edward VIII visits Malakand, Kapurthala and opens the Royal Military College at Dehra Dun
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1931
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Simla Scenes: Indian Viceroy at Lahore
Simla Scenes: Indian Viceroy at Lahore1 1931 HD
An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.
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1905
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Boys' Home in Ahmednagar
Boys' Home in Ahmednagar1 1905 HD
What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?
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1933
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Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal
Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal1 1933 HD
Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.
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1925
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Uti
Uti1 1925 HD
Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.
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1947
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Lahore - Refugees from India
Lahore - Refugees from India1 1947 HD
Millions of Muslims flee to Lahore in the newly created state of Pakistan, prompted by the partition of British India.
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1912
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Our King Emperor and Queen Empress Hold a Durbar in Delhi
Our King Emperor and Queen Empress Hold a Durbar in Delhi1 1912 HD
King George V and Queen Mary hold ceremonial court in Delhi.
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1928
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Nyimsao and Kheseto: A Tale of the Naga Hills
Nyimsao and Kheseto: A Tale of the Naga Hills1 1928 HD
The life of the people of the Naga Hills, Assam, including sports activities and tribal ceremonies, presented within a fictional framework.
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1912
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A Sword Dance Performed before the King and Queen in India
A Sword Dance Performed before the King and Queen in India1 1912 HD
Jaw-dropping acrobatics for royal visitors.
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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 Viceroy1 1917 HD
The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.
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1942
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Border Weave
Border Weave1 1942 HD
Whirring, gliding and twisting machinery produces sumptuous Scottish woollen fabrics, captured in Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Jack...
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1946
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Dancers at Trivandrum Gopinath
Dancers at Trivandrum Gopinath1 1946 HD
Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.
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1940
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Indian Life
Indian Life1 1940 HD
A motorist's excursion captures a world made by hand in the environs of Rawalpindi, Lahore and Karachi.
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1902
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Delhi Durbar
Delhi Durbar1 1902 HD
Aristocracy, army, elephants and more mark the start of the 1903 Durbar.
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1934
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Ukhrul Medical Tour
Ukhrul Medical Tour1 1934 HD
A doctor and party visit the villages of eastern Manipur in India's far north east.
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1916
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Benares Chungking Ichang
Benares Chungking Ichang1 1916 HD
Arresting early film images of both northern India and central and south western China.
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1937
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Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally
Chief Guide at Hyderabad Rally1 1937 HD
Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.
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1936
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Lahore
Lahore1 1936 HD
Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.