Who was the royal priest/grammarian supported by Pushyamitra Sunga?

Patanjali, the famous author of the Mahabhashya, was supported by Pushyamitra Sunga.

Pushyamitra Sunga: Protector of the Varna System (2013 PYQ)

ID: ANC_HIS_PMPG_2013_107 Ref: History of Ancient India by RS Sharma

Who among the following rulers is stated as protector of 'Varna system'?

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Pushyamitra Sunga is historically identified as the protector of the Varna system. He founded the Shunga dynasty and revived ancient Vedic rituals and Brahmanical social structures.