Was there any interaction between Sai Baba's circle and the British or English government? I saw a mention of the 'Bombay government'.

The provided texts do not mention any direct interactions between Sai Baba and the English or British government. However, Chapter 0 does describe an event involving one of his devotees, Kashiram, that resulted in a form of official recognition from the Bombay government. After Kashiram bravely fought off a group of Bhil robbers, killing two of them to protect himself and his belongings, he received a sword as a gift from the Bombay government in recognition of his brave act. This is the only connection to a governing body of that era mentioned in this context, highlighting the devotee's bravery rather than a direct relationship between the government and Maharaj.