Buddhist Dictionary of Pali Proper Names by G P Malalasekera
buddhanāyaka
Buddhanāyaka,Buddhanātha:A general of Mānābharaina (2).He was defeated at Nāla by the Kesadhātu Rakkha.Later,during eight days,he fought at Pillavitthi a battle against the forces of Parakkamabāhu I.and again against the Adhikārin Rakkha.He was killed in the last-named conflict. Cv.lxx.296; lxxii.171,266,270.See Cv.Trs.i.311,n.2.