The current city of Delhi only dates from 1631. It was built north of the ruins of the ancient city of which many monuments remain: the imperial palace (14th century), mosques, and the Kutab (13th century). Through the ruins now stretch pastures where goatherds graze their flocks.

Source: Pathé Freres - Translated

This attractive travelogue, by turns picturesque and statuesque, is centred on the imposing ruined structures of the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in south-west Delhi. The filmmakers also film scenes of the community life surrounding the complex - images with a distinctly pastoral flavour. Like many early travel films, this French production itself travelled widely - hence the existence of an English language version for the Anglo-American market.

Source: BFI