The Goan Inquisition: A Portuguese Colony's Dark Legacy

In 1560, the Portuguese Inquisition arrived in Goa, a bustling port city on India's west coast, marking the start of two centuries of religious persecution. This episode explores how the Inquisition operated in the Estado da Índia, targeting New Christians and crypto-Hindus, and how it shaped Goan society, culture, and memory. We examine the role of figures like Aleixo Dias Falcão, the first inquisitor, and Gaspar de Leão, the archbishop who supported the tribunal, and the grim rituals of the auto-da-fé. We also look at the Inquisition's impact on Hindu temples and Muslim mosques, the resistance it sparked, and the legacy that still resonates in Goa today. Through personal stories, edicts of faith, and the careful records of the Holy Office, we uncover a forgotten chapter of colonial history—one that reveals how fear can be weaponized to control a diverse population. Join us as we trace the Inquisition's rise, its brutal methods, and its eventual abolition in 1812, and consider why its shadow lingers over Goa's vibrant cultural landscape. #GoanInquisition #PortugueseInquisition #EstadoDaIndia #Goa #AleixoDiasFalcao #GasparDeLeao #AutoDaFe #NewChristians #CryptoHindus #CounterReformation #CouncilOfTrent #StFrancisXavier #MalabarRites #Colonialism #HistoryOfPortugal #IndiaHistory #ReligiousPersecution #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo