Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal

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Procession of Elephants at Jaipur; Galta; Raj Mahal

1933

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Armoured elephants, sacred monkeys and a camel carriage from Rajasthan.

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George Craster

Pertab Singh

John McLeod Campbell

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Directed by: George Craster
Produced by: Mary Craster

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