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The Maharajah of Jind inspects the guard of honour.

The inauguration of a unit of the Indian Defence Force in Calcutta.

Dignitaries including the Nizam of Hyderabad gather to celebrate the Durbar in honour of George V, who arrives by boat in Bombay.

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

Evocative observational scenes of Simla and Lahore, including the gorgeous Shalimar Gardens and Anarkali Bazar.

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

A trip to the spectacular city of Bundi and a Kathakali dance performance, filmed in vivid colour.

Girl guides on parade at a rally in southern India attended by Olave Baden-Powell.

A Christian take on 'Edenless' India, where heathens are unafraid of snakes, and build 'interesting' temples to their gods.

Military occasions around India and Pakistan, featuring the Khyber Pass, Srinagar, Rawalpindi and Peshawar.

The Mysore Palace shines with 100,000 lights in a dazzling 400-year-old celebration.

Happy farmers, a wedding and some giant cauliflowers...

Amateur film of a road trip through northeastern India, showing traditional dances and a gigantic flower float.

Stately scenes in India, likely filmed during the 1903 Delhi Durbar.

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

Motorcars take shape - outdoors in a Kolkata yard.

The thronging streets of Chennai in festive mood are captured by this lively amateur film.

An intimate insight into the servant culture and lifestyle of the Viceroy of India and family, as they visit Simla (Shimla) and Lahore.