The grand residences of Mughal-era nobility in India are struggling to survive as some are restored while others fall into disrepair. Heritage is under threat, leaving a mixed legacy.

Once the grand residences of Mughal-era nobility, the Indian capital's haveli homes now stand at a fragile crossroads – a handful lovingly restored but many more sliding quietly into ruin. Across Old Delhi cracked facades, shuttered gateways and sagging balconies tell the story of a heritage under siege.