Ancient Empires Rulers Codexery — Data & Quality

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Last full accuracy audit: 2026-08-31 · 10 entries checked · 13 flagged · 26 issues confirmed · 2 corrected · 24 still open

Recent findings (audit lane, verbatim)

Alexis of Russia — The entry states that the Truce of Andrusovo allowed Russia to hold Kiev for two years, after which Russia retained it permanently; the permanent cession was formalized by... This implies the Truce itself formalized permanent cession, but the permanent cession

Alexis of Russia — [contradicted] Alexis was not the first Russian tsar to sign laws on his own authority; earlier tsars, such as Ivan IV, also did so. :: The source states: 'He was the first tsar to sign laws on his own authority'

Emperor Taizong of Tang — Li Shimin defeated Xue Rengao at Fufeng, but Xue Ju died of illness later in 618 — this is incorrect because Xue Ju died before the battle, not after.

Emperor Taizong of Tang — [contradicted] Li Shimin had an older brother Li Jiancheng and two younger brothers, Li Yuanji and Li Xuanba :: The source lists four sons: Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin, Li Yuanba (who died in 614), and Li Yuanji. The name 'Li Xuanba' does not appear; the younger b

Alauddin Khalji — [contradicted] Alauddin's courtier Amir Khusrau states that Alauddin's objective was the welfare of the general public. :: The source article states this is what Amir Khusrau said, but also states that Ziauddin Barani gave a different objective (to subjugate H

Alexander II of Russia — [contradicted] he befriended the then-exiled poet Alexander Herzen :: the source says Alexander Herzen was exiled and Alexander befriended him while touring Russia, but the lore says 'though he did not befriend him personally' — the source explicitly states: '

Amda Seyon I — [contradicted] Amda Seyon's campaigns occurred in 1329 :: The source states the generally accepted year for the campaign is 1332, and that the 1316/7 campaigns are a different set of events.

Amda Seyon I — [contradicted] Amda Seyon was the son of Wedem Arad :: The source says this is argued but that he himself claimed to be the son of Qedma Asgad, and the truth of his parentage is unclear.

Askia Muhammad I — [contradicted] His policies resulted in a rapid expansion of trade with Europe and Asia :: The source says 'a rapid expansion of trade with Europe and Asia' but the source article only mentions expansion of trade generally and does not explicitly state trade w

Askia Muhammad I — [contradicted] Instead of organizing the empire along Islamic lines, he tempered and improved on the traditional model by instituting a system of bureaucratic government unparalleled in Western Africa. :: The source says 'Instead of organizing the empire along

Atahualpa — [contradicted] His regnal name was Caccha Pachacuti Inca Yupanqui Inca. :: Source states: Atawallpa ( ), also Atahualpa or Ataw Wallpa (Classical Quechua: Ataw Wallpa, pronounced [ˈataw ˈwaʎpa]) (c. 1502 – 29 August 1533), whose regnal name was Caccha Pachacut

Atahualpa — [contradicted] Atahualpa initially accepted his half-brother Huáscar as emperor, who appointed him governor of Quito. :: Source says: Atahualpa initially accepted his half-brother Huáscar as the new emperor, who in turn appointed him as governor of Quito. This

Charles XII of Sweden — [contradicted] Charles XII was actually the sixth King Charles of Sweden, not the twelfth :: The source says 'He was actually the sixth King Charles.'

Charles XII of Sweden — [contradicted] Charles XII became king at fifteen, inheriting absolute monarchical authority from his father :: The source says 'Charles XII was the first (and the last) Swedish ruler to inherit absolute monarchical authority from his predecessor' — meaning he

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