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Farrukhabad

Gharana

Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh

Hindustani Tabla

Founder

Haji Vilayat Ali Khan

Characteristics

  • ●Synthesizes all major gharana styles
  • ●Balanced approach: Delhi precision, Lucknow grace, Benares power
  • ●Open baya work with intricate chalans (phrase patterns)
  • ●Remarkable variety in repertoire
  • ●Versatile for both solo and accompaniment

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Notable Artists

Pandit Jnan Prakash Ghosh

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Samir Chatterjee

Samir Chatterjee

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Pandit Taranath Ram Rao Hattiangadi

Pandit Taranath Ram Rao Hattiangadi

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Pandit Suresh Gaitonde

Pandit Suresh Gaitonde

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Ustad Ahmed Jan Khan

Ustad Ahmed Jan Khan

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Pandit Sankha Chatterjee

Pandit Sankha Chatterjee

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Ustad Mehboob Khan Mirajkar

Ustad Mehboob Khan Mirajkar

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Other Notable Artists

Amir Hussain Khan·Ahmedjan Thirakwa·Keramatullah Khan·Anindo Chatterjee

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