Talk:Al-Muwaffaq/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Ed! (talk · contribs) 17:45, 18 December 2012 (UTC)[reply]

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.
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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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]

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)[reply]