Sometimes it was not the ruling family but members of the merchant community who sponsored the artists and, occasionally, it was even a pious lady or devout princess who served as patron.

Sofia, Mrs. Waring has graciously offered to sponsor your introduction to Society, to guide and instruct you and be in every way your mentor.

I've raised and sponsored many names, that darken history's page, I've made them rulers of the world in many a by-gone age.

I've raised and sponsored many names, that darken history's page, I've made them rulers of the world in many a by-gone age.

It is Krishna also who has sponsored foul play.