What kind of people visited Sai Baba in Shirdi? Was it a diverse group?

Yes, an incredibly diverse group of people came for Sai Baba's darshan, showcasing his universal appeal. Chapter 32 describes his court as a place where astrologers, kings, princes, yogis, householders, and renouncers all came and bowed. The visitors included the wealthy with grain and enjoyments, as well as the sick and the healthy. People engaged in various spiritual practices, such as japa and austerities, came, along with pilgrims, singers, and dancers. The text specifically mentions that even Maulvis came to pay respects, alongside performers like Manbhav Garodis and Gondhalis, and people with physical ailments like the blind and lame. This illustrates that people from all religions, social statuses, and conditions of life sought his blessings.