The younger son of Vijayabāhu III. When Parakkamabāhu II came to the throne, Bhuvanekabāhu was made Yuvarāja. By the king’s orders he learnt the Tipiṭaka, in which he became well versed, and later instructed the Theras therein. Cv.lxxxi.68; lxxxii.4; lxxxiv.29. See also Bhuvanekabāhu-pariveṇa.