Gaykhatu was a noted dissolute who was addicted to wine, women, and sodomy, not necessarily in that order, according to Mirkhond.[1] But he was also known for his secularism and communal harmony. Like other Buddhist kings, he used to liberally give patronage to all religions Among his beneficiaries were the Nestorian Christians, who praise him abundantly for his gifts to the Church, as apparent in the history of Mar Yahballaha III.[18]He was described a just and charitable ruler in Tārikh-i Āl-i Saldjūq.[19]