The ambition to rival his ancestor Sapor, if really entertained, was severely punished; and the defeated prince must have felt that he had been most ill-advised in making the venture.
Narses did not long continue on the throne after the conclusion of this disgraceful, though, it may be, necessary, treaty.

It was made in A.D.297.

He abdicated in A.D.301.

It may have been disgust at his ill-success, it may have been mere weariness of absolute power, which caused him to descend from his high position and retire into private life.

He was so fortunate as to have a son of full age in whose favor he could resign, so that there was no difficulty about the succession.