[5] The construction of bridge which began in 1427 CE,[2] was part of a broader strategy to improve connectivity in Srinagar, facilitating trade between the city's commercial districts and the surrounding areas.

[5] According to local folklore, Sultan Abidin commissioned the construction of Zaina Kadal as a gesture of gratitude towards Pandit Vaid, a renowned physician.

In one incident, during a dispute between two chief ministers of Fateh Shah, the bridge and the surrounding area were burned down in a military operation to gain control over the region.

[2] During the Dogra era, Zaina Kadal was not only used as a transportation link but also as the site of a "phaasi koot", (a gallows or hanging) where executions were carried out to enforce state authority.

[3] Under the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh, a jail was established at Khojjeyarbal, located near Zaina Kadal, which later relocated to the city's periphery.

The area around Zaina Kadal eventually became home to the first police station in the city at SR Gunj, further emphasising its significance in the administrative framework of Srinagar.

[8][3] However, as the dynamics of rumour-mongering evolved, rumormonger gradually shifted their focus to Amira Kadal, the sixth bridge, from where it was further distributed to surrounding villages and towns.

[9] While news originating from Zaina Kadal, locally referred to as "Khabar-e-Zain-e-Kadal-e-Chi", was often viewed as fabricated, some people were unaware of its potential unreliability.

This phenomenon illustrates the role of Zaina Kadal in the development of rumour dissemination and its influence on the public sphere within Kashmir's historical context.

The location was instrumental in the formulation of ideas and strategies related to Kashmir's political landscape, with discussions that significantly influenced the course of the region's freedom movement.

They argue that the bridge, constructed during the reign of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin, serves as an important part of architectural history and a symbol of cultural identity.