Yazid died while the siege was still in progress, and the Umayyad army returned to Damascus, leaving Ibn al-Zubayr in control of Mecca. Yazid's son Muawiya II (683–84) initially succeeded him but seems to have never been recognized as caliph outside of Syria. Two factions developed within Syria: the Confederation of Qays, who supported Ibn al-Zubayr, and the Quda'a, who supported Marwan, a descendant of Umayya via Wa'il ibn Umayyah. The partisans of Marwan triumphed at a battle at Marj Rahit, near Damascus, in 684, and Marwan became caliph shortly thereafter. COUNT 5
QSN1 Who was the son of Yazid? ANS1 Muawiya II QSN2 When did Muawiya II's reign begin? ANS2 683 QSN3 In what year did the battle of Marj Rahit occur? ANS3 684 QSN4 Who had the support of the Confederation of Qays? ANS4 Ibn al-Zubayr QSN5 From whom was Marwan descended? ANS5 Umayya via Wa'il ibn Umayyah