Fateh Kadal

Fateh Kadal فَتؠح کٔدٕل
View from the Iron Bridge
Coordinates	34°05′20″N74°48′25″E / 34.08902°N 74.80682°E / 34.08902; 74.80682
Carries	Pedestrian
Crosses	Jhelum river
Named for	Sultan Fateh Shah
Maintained by	Srinagar Municipal Corporation
Preceded by	New Fateh kadal
Followed by	Zaina Kadal
Characteristics
Material	Formely Wood Currently from iron
Location

Fateh Kadal, also known as the Old Fateh Kadal or Iron bridge, is a historically important Bridge in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The name "Fateh Kadal" translates to Fateh meaning "Victory" and Kadal meaning "Bridge". It refers to both the bridge which spans the Jhelum River and the surrounding area in the city core. ^[1]

Historical importance

Fateh, c.1880s

The Fateh Bridge is noted for its bridge, which was built in 1499, making it the third bridge built over the Jhelum River in Srinagar. The bridge was originally constructed by Sultan Fateh Shah in 1520 CE as an 88-yard-long wooden cantilever structure. It underwent many repairs over time until Maharaja Pratap Singh finished it in 1902 as a bridge 300ft long and 32ft wide۔ ^[2]

Cultural and educational landmarks

There are a number of notable institutions in Fateh Kadal area:

• Gandhi Memorial College: Established in 1942, this co-educational institution is affiliated to Kashmir University and is run by the Hindu Education Society of Kashmir.
• Tyndall Biscoe School: Church Mission Originally in 1880 Founded as a school, it moved to Victory Bridge in 1890. Under the leadership of Canon C. E. Tindale-Biscoe, the school grew significantly, becoming a prominent educational institution in the region.
• Khanqah-e-Moula: The great shrine of Shah Hamdan is also located a few steps away from the shore.
• Kali Temple: Another Hindu temple is located on the banks of the Fateh Bridge below the Khan-e-Moula shrine.

References

1. Naqash, Basit (8 February 2022). "Fateh Kadal bridge in shambles, residents aghast". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 28 May 2025.
2. Achakzai, Khawar Khan (2021-04-25). "Kadal Nama: A brief history of historical connectors | Free Press Kashmir". freepresskashmir.news. Retrieved 2025-05-28.