The Royal Bequest: Art Treasures of the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery is a richly illustrated exhibition catalogue and art reference edited by renowned Indian art historian Saryu Doshi. Published to celebrate the extraordinary collections of the Baroda Museum and Picture Gallery in Vadodara, the book presents one of India's finest museum collections, assembled largely under the patronage of the Gaekwad royal family. It showcases masterpieces spanning Indian, Asian, European, and Middle Eastern art, reflecting the cosmopolitan vision of Maharaja Sayajirao Gaekwad III and his commitment to art, education, and cultural preservation.

The volume features scholarly essays and museum-quality reproductions covering paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, textiles, decorative arts, arms and armour, miniatures, archaeological objects, and rare antiquities. Each section provides historical context and curatorial insights into the significance of the museum's holdings, making the book both an exhibition catalogue and a valuable reference on India's museum heritage. It is an indispensable resource for art historians, museum professionals, collectors, researchers, and anyone interested in Indian and world art.