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Wikipedia and copyright[edit]
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- Greetings Diannaa, Thank you for bringing this to my attention, and I appreciate your guidance on Wikipedia's policies. I apologize for any oversight on my part in relation to the addition on Muhammad of Ghor. I understand the importance of adhering to Wikipedia's guidelines, particularly regarding copyright and proper attribution. I will review the content I added, make the necessary adjustments to comply with Wikipedia's policies, and ensure that I provide proper citations for any information taken from external sources.If there are specific issues or areas that need attention, please let me know, and I will address them promptly. I'm committed to contributing in accordance with Wikipedia's standards and appreciate your assistance in this matter.Thank you for your time and guidance Gspgoat(talk) 16:30, 2 December 2023 (UTC)
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Re Pa©ker&Tra©ker (♀) 08:54, 6 December 2023 (UTC)
December 2023[edit]
Hi Gspgoat! I noticed that you have reverted to restore your preferred version of Prithviraj Chauhan several times. The impulse to undo an edit you disagree with is understandable, but I wanted to make sure you're aware that the edit warring policy disallows repeated reversions even if they are justifiable.
All editors are expected to discuss content disputes on article talk pages to try to reach consensus. If you are unable to agree at Talk:Prithviraj Chauhan, please use one of the dispute resolution options to seek input from others. Using this approach instead of reverting can help you avoid getting drawn into an edit war. Thank you. Re Pa©ker&Tra©ker (♀) 17:22, 6 December 2023 (UTC)
- I appreciate the reminder about Wikipedia's edit warring policy and I will avoid getting into an edit war. I understand the importance of discussion on the article's talk page. I will take the necessary steps to engage with other editors to reach a consensus on any disputed content. If you have any specific suggestions or concerns, I am open to discussing them.Thanks and Regards Gspgoat(talk) 17:44, 6 December 2023 (UTC)
Moving articles[edit]
Greetings. I've relocated the articles 'Battle of Anasagara' and 'Battle of Vavvera' from mainspace to draftspace. The rationale behind this decision is our inability to identify names for battles that historians haven't officially named. For a more detailed understanding, please refer to this discussion. Feel free to incorporate this information into the 'Ghaznavid campaigns in India.' Happy editing! Imperial[AFCND] 12:00, 10 December 2023 (UTC)