What happened to Yazid's army which was besieging Mecca after his death?
It was defeated
It withdrew
It surrendered
It continued the siege
Answer
Upon Yazid's death, his army, which had been besieging Mecca, withdrew, ending the siege. This sudden turn of events was largely attributed to the power struggle that ensued within the Umayyad caliphate following Yazid's demise. The withdrawal of the army marked a significant turning point in the conflict between the Umayyads and their opponents, paving the way for further political and military developments.
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