It is of importance in dating Sadnalegs' reign as it states that warfare with China began when he took power.

Keating dates his reign to 204-244; the Annals of the Four Masters to 226-266.

Keating dates his reign to 344-351, the Annals of the Four Masters to 357-365.

William F. Albright dated his reign to 742 - 735 BC.

He dated Sanakht's reign to between the seventh and eighth king of the 3rd dynasty.

Some authorities date his reign to the years 1079 - 1119.

William F. Albright has dated his reign from 687 - 642 BC.

The chronology of the Annals dates his reign to AD 9-14.

William F. Albright has dated his reign to 783 - 742 BC.

He dated his reign from the year in which he received the crown (i.e., from 170).