The Goan Inquisition: How Portugal Crushed Hindu Culture

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, a brutal campaign of religious persecution that targeted Hindus, Muslims, and even New Christians. They discuss how the Inquisition was established in 1560 under King Sebastian, the role of St. Francis Xavier in demanding its creation, and the infamous auto-da-fé ceremonies held in Old Goa. Lucas explains the tactics used by inquisitors to root out crypto-Hindus, the destruction of temples and libraries, and the lasting impact on Goan society. The episode also covers the forced conversion of orphans, the censorship of books, and the eventual abolition of the Inquisition under the Marquis of Pombal in 1812. The conversation highlights the human toll, including the story of a Goan Brahmin who was burned at the stake for secretly practicing his faith. #GoaInquisition #PortugueseEmpire #FrancisXavier #AutoDaFe #CryptoHindus #OldGoa #EstadoDaIndia #MarquisOfPombal #ReligiousPersecution #ColonialIndia #16thCentury #CounterReformation #GoanHistory #Hinduism #Inquisition #History #FexingoHistory #Colonialism #EuropeanImperialism #AgeOfExploration Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo