What was the mosque like before 1912, and where did Baba live before that?

The provided text in Chapter 5 indicates that before 1912, the mosque was in a state of disrepair, with knee-deep holes in the ground. A significant transformation began in 1912 when devotees paved the flooring with stones overnight. Before he made the mosque his primary residence, Baba lived for a long time in a place called the Takia, which is described as a resting place for Fakirs. There, he remained undisturbed and would engage in devotional practices like dancing with bells on his feet and singing sweetly to the rhythm of a small tambourine.