The Siege of Taif took place in 630, as the Muslims besieged the city of Taif after their victory in the Battle of Hunayn and Autas. However, the city did not succumb to the siege. One of their chieftains, Urwah ibn Mas'ud, was absent in Yemen during that siege. Muhammad brought catapults and testudos to use against the fortress, but was unable to penetrate it, with the weapon.