This battle is mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab and occurred a few years after the Battles of (*) Badr and Uhud.
One group on the losing side of this battle swore revenge after being exiled to Khaybar. One commander in this battle supposedly tied a stone to his stomach to fight his hunger. The main tactic used at this battle was suggested by Salman the Persian, and Nuyam Ibn Masud was sent by one commander to sow discord among the opposing ranks. Immediately before this battle, Ka'ib Ibn Asad and Huyiay ibn Akhtab formed an alliance and abrogated a peace treaty with the opposite side. This battle is mentioned in Surah Al-Ahzab and occurred a few years after the Battles of (*) Badr and Uhud. Abu Sufyan commanded one side in this battle, whose victors proceeded to enslave and/or slaughter the Banu Quaryza tribe. The victors at this battle successfully defended Medina from an alliance of Meccan invaders. For 10 points, name this battle in which Muhammad and his companions dug several depressions in order to render enemy cavalry ineffective.
One group on the losing side of this battle swore revenge after being exiled to Khaybar.
Battle of the {Trench} [or Battle of the {Moat} or Battle of the {Ditch} or Battle of the {Confederates} or Al-{Khandaq}]