Talk:Al-Muwaffaq/GA1

GA Review
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Reviewer: Ed! (talk · contribs) 17:45, 18 December 2012 (UTC)


 * Again here, it would be very helpful to include information on his brothers and family, since it becomes important later in the article.
 * "On his return to Samarra, Abu Ahmad was initially received with honour by the Caliph, but soon he was thrown into prison, along with another of his brothers, al-Mu'ayyad." -- why were they imprisoned?
 * "In return for the Turks' loyalty he practically abolished the other competing corps of the caliphal army" -- how did he do this? Reducing their size or strength?
 * "...but despite Ya'qub's death in 879..." -- cause of death?
 * Again, any info on his wives and children would be helpful here as well.
 * Duplicate links tool is returning a few results you'll want to look at.
 * Dab links tool shows no problems, and Checklinks tool is showing no errors in external links.
 * Great work, the writing and sourcing here is of a high quality and I'll gladly pass the GA once the above issues are resolved. — Ed! (talk) 18:37, 18 December 2012 (UTC)


 * Thanks for yet another review, Ed. I've clarified points 2-4. On his family, I'll add a few details, but it may take a few days due to Christmas. Constantine  ✍  09:36, 22 December 2012 (UTC)
 * I've re-checked Tabari and other sources, but no other children of al-Muwaffaq are mentioned, apart from al-Mu'tadid. Given that al-Mu'tadid himself was born to a slave concubine, he was probably unmarried (though I have not found a direct statement to that effect) and he certainly had no other sons. Constantine  ✍  11:03, 28 December 2012 (UTC)
 * OK. In that case I think you've done all you could. Passing the GA now. Good work. — Ed! (talk) 17:17, 28 December 2012 (UTC)