Man who ‘sold’ the Taj Mahal: The strange, audacious life of India’s most legendary conman

 Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava, known as Natwarlal, was an extraordinary Indian trickster who became a synonym for deception. He masterfully used psychological brilliance and forged documents to pull off audacious scams, including allegedly selling iconic Indian landmarks. His ability to manipulate trust and authority made him an elusive legend. Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava, known as Natwarlal, was an extraordinary Indian trickster who became a synonym for deception. He masterfully used psychological brilliance and forged documents to pull off audacious scams, including allegedly selling iconic Indian landmarks. His ability to manipulate trust and authority made him an elusive legend.