Can you describe the Chavadi where Amir Shakkar was told to stay? It sounds like it was a pretty rough place.

Yes, the Chavadi was an extremely challenging place to live. According to Chapter 22, it was a very old and dilapidated structure originally built by Malik Ambar. The conditions were squalid, with lizards, house lizards, and poisonous scorpions living freely. The text also mentions that lepers stayed there and dogs would eat leftovers on the premises. The back part was filled with garbage, and the ground had seventeen knee-deep holes. Compounding these issues were constant dampness from below, rain from above, and a chaotic environment of wind and cold, making it a true test of endurance for anyone, let alone someone suffering from rheumatism.