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

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

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

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.

What’s the hidden message inside this intriguing film, shot at a Salvation Army establishment in western India?

Romantic, atmospheric travelogue capturing some of northern India’s most iconic places – not least the Taj Mahal.

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

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

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

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

Snapshots of colonial life around Tamil Nadu, plus a visit to the Toda tribe.

The future Edward VIII opens a durbar and enjoys a day at the races before inspecting the fire brigade in Calcutta.

Grand buildings and missionary work come together in the 1947 Indian tour of construction magnate John W. Laing.

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

A state welcome for a Handley Page aircraft arriving in Kolkata.

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.

The timber trade calls on animal help.

Amateur film showing daily life in Bundi, India.