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When Abrahah marched to Makkah with his large army and elephants, the Quraysh, the tribe that controlled the city, reacted with fear and desperation. They were unable to confront Abrahah's formidable forces directly, so they chose to seek refuge and protection within the Kaaba, appealing to their gods for help. Ultimately, the Quraysh did not engage militarily, relying on divine intervention, which they believed was exemplified when a flock of birds, sent by God, attacked Abrahah's army, leading to its defeat. This event is commemorated in Islamic tradition as the Year of the Elephant.

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