Why would u mention a book whose author according to many Hanafis is mutashadid and has tasub against Hanafis? Indeed Tareekh e Baghdad has so many other biographies as well.When did i say that Khateeb Al Baghdad ra has only criticized Imam Abu hanifa? The criticism of Imam Abu hanifa ra in Tareekh e baghdad is spread on 54 pages ( refer to Masnad e Imam Abu hanfia page 48 ptinted by Maktaba e Rehmaniya) . Mr A praised Mr C and Mr C then praised Mr X so this means that Mr A must be having positive thoughts or praise for Mr X? Common sense is far better than hizzbiya. Where do u put the criticism of all those great Muhaditheens regarding Mohamad Bin Hassan Al shaibani? What do u mean by that highlighted portion of your post?