Q
Easy 1 Mark
General Knowledge Islamic History
What defensive strategy was used in the Battle of the Trench (627 CE)?
Explanation
In the Battle of the Trench (627 CE), Muslims dug a large trench (khandaq) around Medina to prevent a massive coalition army from entering the city, effectively neutralizing the attack.
Reference: Islamic History - General Knowledge , Page 4
Hint
The idea of digging a trench came from Salman al-Farisi, a Persian companion.