Indian Elephants in the Service of Man

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

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

From the arrival of a new viceroy to street markets, this amateur film captures the diversity of life in colonial India.

Rare amateur footage of East India.

Pig, hippo, and elephant footage strung together with narration. Elephants were included even though they are not related to pigs.

Sue Perkins immerses herself in the complex life of Kolkata and sees how it is reinventing itself as a megacity with a reputation for eccentricity, culture and tolerance.

By drawing a parallel between the Indian Durga Puja festival and other forms of celebrating the divine feminine, Santa Shakti reveals the Sacred Power beyond languages and religions.

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

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

Richly detailed record of the Prince of Wales' Indian tour.

This official travelogue of a royal tour follows the Prince on a series of regimental displays and a tiger hunt.

Wheel of Time is Werner Herzog's photographed look at the largest Buddhist ritual in Bodh Gaya, India.

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

Scenes at a garden party given by Earl Lytton, Governor of Bengal, at Government House, Calcutta.

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

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

Hear the Lama band, see the sacred dances: welcome to Sikkim, in the shadow of the Himalayas.

Anti-Congress propaganda film made by a District Officer in India.

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.

Amateur travelogue of the Kagan Valley and Darband, Pakistan.