Watch The British Empire in Colour online: Episode 1 A Tryst With Dynasty

Art Malik narrates the story of British imperial rule, beginning with the possession of India. Rare colour footage illustrates the splendour of the Delhi Durbar : but unrest was not far away. Gandhi and Nehru both pushed for Indian independence and, despite a period of co-operation during World War Two, the ensuing new world order saw Britain finally forced out

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