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

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

Brahmanical Revival

UPSC Archival Analysis

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

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.

Exam Year

2013

Evidence Source

Link

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