What major besieged city did Umar II withdraw from?
Vienna
Rome
Alexandria
Constantinople
Answer
The besieged city from which Umar II withdrew was Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The siege took place in 717-718 during the reign of Umayyad caliph Umar II. It involved a massive Arab Muslim force attempting to capture the city, but ultimately failed due to fierce resistance from the Byzantines and logistical challenges faced by the Arabs, leading to Umar's decision to withdraw.
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