Virendra Nath Misra (9 January 1935 – 31 October 2015) was an Indian archaeologist.
He is noted for his research into the Indus Valley civilization.
[2] Misra came from a small Village at the bank of ramganga river-Nisvi, Khandauli, in Farrukhabad district, Uttar Pradesh.
After completing his initial studies from the University of Lucknow, he joined the Deccan College, Pune and graduated from the University of Pune.
A career spanning over several decades, Misra is remembered for his studies in northern Rajasthan, western Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra.