Fill in the blanks:
1. .......... was a gallant fighter, army general and a guerilla leader.
2. ............... promoted a feeling of unity, especially in terms of social equality among the Marathas.
3. ......... and .............. had considerable influence on the life of Shivaji.
4. In 1659 Shivaji killed .........., a notable general of Bijapur.
5. ........... was determined on stop the Maratha interference in his expeditions against the Deccan kingdoms.
6. Shivaji designated eight ministers as the ............ each holding an important portfolio.