S.R. Goyal

Sri Ram Goyal (known as S. R. Goyal; 1932 – 2015) was an Indian historian and professor known for his work mainly on Gupta history. Career S. R. Goyal pursued his academic career in ancient history, completing his Bachelor's degree in 1953 and his Master's degree in 1955 from Allahabad University, where he graduated with "first class first" honors. He began his teaching career at C.M.P. College, Allahabad (1955–58), and later moved to Gorakhpur University (1958–70). In 1970, he joined Jodhpur University (now Jai Narain Vyas University), where he has served as the Head of the Department of History.

Works Goyal has authored over 55 research papers and several books on ancient Indian history. Notable works include Viśva kī Prācīna Sabhyatāyeṃ (1963), Prācīna Bhārata kā Rājanaitika Itihāsa, Vol. III (1969), Prācīna Nepāla kā Rājanaitika aura Saṃskṛtika Itihāsa (1974), and Prācīna Bhāratīya Abhilekha Saṅgraha (1980). His doctoral thesis, A History of the Imperial Guptas (1967), has received recognition for its analysis of the Gupta period from scholars such as Professor A. L. Basham and Professor Eleanor Zelliot.

Goyal is also the Chief Editor of a 32-volume series on Indian History and Culture. This includes volumes like Māgadha Sāmrājya kā Udaya (1980) and Mughal Sāmrājya kā Prārambhika Itihāsa (1984). His research on the origins of the Brāhmī script during the Maurya period has been acknowledged in academic circles.