Indian drums? Suggest ditching last one (5)

I believe the answer is:

tabla

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'indian drums?' is the definition.
'tabla' can be an answer for 'drums?' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'indian' bit.

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(Other definitions for tabla that I've seen before include "percussion instrument" , "What may regularly be hit" , "Belch" , "Small Indian drums" , "one battered by Indians" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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