Maharajah Of Bikaner: A Royal Birthday (1946) | British Pathé

The Maharajah Of Bikaner India rides through the streets on his birthday to Durbar Hall. A slew of nobles line up to present him with an offering of a gold coin in this remarkable archive footage from 1946. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #India #Royal #Birthday Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:) Unused / unissued material - dates and locations unclear or unknown. Maharajah of Bikanir. M/S Various shots of the Maharajah riding through streets of Bikanir. Large crowd are gathered. C/U The Maharajah sitting cross legged in the Durbar Hall, whilst nobles, in order of rank walk up with their offerings. He leaves the Durbar Hall and is driven away in motor car. Shots of him inspecting guard of honour. He addresses the gathering. Various similar shots. BRITISH PATHÉ’S STORY Before television, peo