The British Council

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal.

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

Muharram procession through Lahore bazaar, crowded streets and buildings.

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

Fireworks, illuminations and traditional dance all feature in a stunningly opulent royal wedding at Kundla, Gujarat.

A stunning display by Nyishi tribesmen from the hills of Arunachal Pradesh, north-eastern India.

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

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

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

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

Whirring, gliding and twisting machinery produces sumptuous Scottish woollen fabrics, captured in Technicolor by legendary cinematographer Jack Cardiff.

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

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

Indian high society enjoy themselves at a Calcutta garden party held to welcome the new Viceroy, Lord Irwin.

The Duke rides an elephant as he ventures on safari in Bengal.

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

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

Amateur footage of Delhi and Jaipur, from a military review to an atmospheric torchlit procession - and some armour-plated elephants.

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