The Goan Inquisition: Faith, Fear and Portuguese Power in India

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into one of the most controversial chapters of Portugal's eastern empire: the Goa Inquisition. Established in 1560, this tribunal targeted not only Hindus and Muslims but also 'cristãos-novos' — Jews who had converted to Christianity. Lucas explains how the Inquisition operated under the Padroado system, its brutal methods like the auto-da-fé, and its lasting impact on Goan society. They discuss the role of the Jesuit missionary Francis Xavier, who requested the Inquisition, and the resistance from local Brahmins. The episode also covers the decline of the Inquisition under the Marquis of Pombal in the 18th century and its final abolition in 1812. Through vivid details, Lucas brings to life the tension between Portuguese colonial authority, religious orthodoxy, and the diverse cultures of Goa. #GoaInquisition #PortugueseEmpire #EstadoDaIndia #CristOsNovos #FrancisXavier #Padroado #AutoDaF #MarquisOfPombal #GoaHistory #Inquisition #ColonialIndia #ReligiousIntolerance #Jesuits #Goa #PortugalHistory #History #FexingoHistory #16thCentury #Portugal #AgeOfDiscovery Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo