Does Chapter 27 provide any historical details about Sai Baba's early travels?

Yes, towards the end of the provided text for Chapter 27, a brief historical account is given. The chapter mentions a blessed Patil named Chandbhai, who left the Nizam's state and was responsible for bringing the Fakir Sai with him. They first arrived in Newasa. According to this chapter of the Sai Satcharitra, the Fakir, Sai, resided in Newasa for a period of six months. This passage provides a glimpse into Sai Baba's early movements before he eventually settled in Shirdi.