India on Parade
This Traveltalks visit to India starts in Baroda. We see how the maharajah of Baroda lives in his large castle. His opulent lifestyle includes many servants, as well as animals covered in expensive fabrics. The animals parade befo...
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"An MGM TRAVELTALK Short Subject. In this little film, produced years before Indian independence & the dissolution of the princely states, we are given a fascinating look at INDIA ON PARADE. After a quick glimpse of Agra, we are whisked away to view the private army of the Maharajah of Baroda. Unimaginable wealth is on display, as the sacred oxen & mighty elephants lumber by, covered with golden blankets & jewel-encrusted trappings. We are then permitted a peek at the Maharajah's favorite performing elephant & a troop of frisky monkeys. Finally, its back to Agra for a clos..."
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The prince's gem collection, mentioned as valued at 30,000,000 rupees, is a sum that would equate to $11.2M at the time or about $217M in 2022.
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This Traveltalks visit to India starts in Baroda. We see how the maharajah of Baroda lives in his large castle. His opulent lifestyle includes many servants, as well as animals covered in expensive fabrics. The animals parade befo...