Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v2.c29.617
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v2.c29.617
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v2.c29.617
Buddhanāyaka, Buddhanātha.—A general of Mānābharaṇa (2). He was defeated at Nāla by the Kesadhātu Rakkha. Later, during eight days, he fought at Pillaviṭṭhi a battle against the forces of Parakkamabāhu I. and again against the Adhikārin Rakkha. He was killed in the last-named conflict.¹