[2][3] Amir Khan grew up in Indore, India but he did not like the factionalism inherent in the gharana tradition.
The merukhand structure is similar to that practiced by Aman Ali Khan of the Bhendibazaar gharana.
The khayal gayaki in the 'Indore gharana' retains the slow development and restraint from frills as in the dhrupad.
Direct disciples of Amir Khan included Pandith Amarnath, Shankar Lal Mishra, Kankana Banerjee, Purvi Mukherjee, and others.
However, a number of influential musicians including Sultan Khan (sarangi player) have developed their music under 'Indore gharana' influence.