Who was Chand Patil and what was his connection to Sai Baba's arrival in Shirdi?

Chand Patil was a fortunate Muslim man from Dhup village in the Aurangabad district, as detailed in Chapter 5. His connection to Sai Baba began when he lost his mare while traveling. After two months of searching, he had given up hope. On his way back, carrying the saddle, he encountered a Fakir, who was Sai Baba. This Fakir, who was preparing a chillum under a mango tree, miraculously helped him find his lost mare. It was through Chand Patil's wedding party that Baba, who had been hidden, eventually returned to Shirdi, making Chand Patil an instrumental figure in the story.