Jahangir's mother was the Rajput princess Harkha Bai (often referred to as Jodha Bai in popular culture), who was given the title Mariam-uz-Zamani.

Prince Khurram, who held the title 'Shah Jahan' (King of the World) given by Jahangir after his Deccan victories, succeeded him to the throne.

Jahangir died in 1627 near Rajauri (specifically at Chingas Hat) while returning from Kashmir to Lahore. His entrails were buried there, while his body was transported to Lahore.

Upon becoming emperor, Jahangir issued 12 ordinances (Dastur-ul-Amal) to demonstrate his benevolence and improve administration, including the prohibition of certain taxes and the making of wine.

Bishandas was considered unequaled in the art of portraiture. Jahangir sent him to Persia (Iran) specifically to paint the portraits of the Shah (Shah Abbas I) and his family.

Itimad-ud-Daulah (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was Nur Jahan's father and served as the Wazir (Prime Minister). His tomb in Agra is famous for being the first Mughal structure built entirely of marble and for its pietra dura work.

The capture of the Kangra Fort in the Himalayas (1620) was a major military success for Jahangir, a feat that even his father Akbar could not achieve.

Jahangir was a great connoisseur of art, and Mughal painting reached its zenith under his patronage. He moved away from manuscript illustration to individual portraiture and nature studies.

Jahangir built the Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, Kashmir, in 1619 for his wife Nur Jahan. It is considered a high point of Mughal horticulture.

While Akbar started the construction of his tomb at Sikandra, it was completed by his son Jahangir in 1613. Jahangir made significant changes to the design, including the top marble storey.