Theft in Taj Mahal Myth

As per the "theft in Taj Mahal" myth, a number of items that were originally a part of the Taj were stolen. It is true that some items were removed from Taj. However, the theft of a number of other items is a mere legend. Some of the items that from a part of the "legend of Taj Mahal theft" are:

• A gold leaf that is said to have covered all or a part of the Taj dome
• A golden railing believed to have surrounded the cenotaphs
• Diamonds supposed to be inlaid in the cenotaphs
• A Pearl blanket allegedly covering Mumtaz's cenotaph

The items that were indeed stolen from the Taj include:

• An entrance door of carved jasper
• Gold leaf covering the cast iron joints of the jali screen around the cenotaphs
• Numerous rich carpets that covered the tomb's interior
• Enameled lamps from the tomb's interior