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  • 1947
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    Mahatma Gandhi Noa Khali March

    Mahatma Gandhi Noa Khali March

    1 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 Belvedere

    1 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 Dun

    1 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 Lahore

    1 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 Ahmednagar

    1 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 Mahal

    1 1933 HD

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

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  • 1925
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    Uti

    Uti

    1 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 India

    1 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 Delhi

    1 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 Hills

    1 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 India

    1 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 Viceroy

    1 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 Weave

    1 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 Gopinath

    1 1946 HD

    Kathakali performance featuring the great Indian dancer Guru Gopinath.

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  • 1940
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    Indian Life

    Indian Life

    1 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 Durbar

    1 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 Tour

    1 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 Ichang

    1 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 Rally

    1 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

    Lahore

    1 1936 HD

    Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

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