Movies: British raj

A robust adventure about two British adventurers who take over primitive Kafiristan as "godlike" rulers, meeting a tragic end through their desire for a native girl. Based on a short story by Rudyard Kipling....

In 1890s India, an arrogant British commander challenges the harshly taxed residents of Champaner to a high-stakes cricket match....

Set during the period of growing influence of the Indian independence movement in the British Raj, the story begins with the arrival in India of a British woman, Miss Adela Quested, who is joining her fiancé, a city magistrate named Ronny Heaslop. Sh...

Anne is investigating the life of her grand-aunt Olivia, whose destiny has always been shrouded with scandal. As Anne delves into the history of her grand-aunt, she is led to reconsider her own life....

Anglo-Indian Victoria Jones seeks her true identity amid the chaos of the British withdrawal from India....

Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond looks after the British outpost near the Khybar pass. Protected by the kilted Third Foot and Mouth regiment, you would think they were safe, but the Khazi of Kalabar has other ideas—he wants all the British dead. But his troop...

In the Northwest Frontier of India, the 41st Bengal Lancers leaded by the harsh Colonel Tom Stone are having trouble with the rebellious leader Mohammed Khan. After two casualties, the experienced but insubordinate Lieutenant Alan McGregor receives a...

In 1826 British-ruled India, the secret Cult of Thugee demonstrates their worship of their goddess, Kali, by the mutilation and mass murder of thousands of Indians while pirating the shipments of the British East-Indian Tea Company. As the British...

During the British Raj, the orphan of a British soldier poses as a Hindu and is torn between his loyalty to a Buddhist mystic and aiding the English secret service....

Captain Donald King is sent to India to carry out a secret mission while the Black Watch, his regiment, leaves for France at the outbreak of the First World War....

Set in the India of the British Raj, the evil and untrustworthy Prince Guhl (Raymond Massey) plans to wipe out the British troops as they enjoy the hospitality of Guhl's spacious palace. It's up to the loyal young Prince Azim (Sabu) to warn the troop...

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

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

The British government have taken over there rule in a deserted region in India. But some of the people there strive for freedom; one of those brave freedom fighter is Palay Khan, who owes his intelligence to the entire region....

Lord Lytton takes up the post of Governor of Bengal....

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

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

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

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

Rare stencil-coloured images of early 20th century Delhi during a Muslim festival....