[1][2][3][4][5] This tradition was founded by Sidhar Khan Dhadi in the early 18th century.
The tradition is regarded for establishing a distinction from pakhawaj repertoire, do ungliyon ka baaj (two-finger style), and contributing improvisation conventions like peshkar and qayada.
[2][1] Delhi gharana is reputed for its vast repertoire of qayadas - a structured improvisation consisting of a theme and variations.
[5][2] Delhi gharana values sound quality that:[9] Sidhar Khan Dhadi and his descendants contributed greatly to the development of the tabla language, compositional structures of the peshkars and qayadas.
[10] Many compositions from this school are standard and introductory repertoire taught to students of all tabla gharanas.