The Portuguese Inquisition in Goa: Faith, Fear, and Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, a tribunal that operated from 1560 to 1812 in the capital of Portuguese India. They discuss how the Inquisition targeted Hindus, Muslims, and New Christians (converted Jews), using auto-da-fé ceremonies to enforce Catholic orthodoxy. The episode covers the role of figures like Dom Constantino de Bragança and Dom Gaspar de Leão, the violent 1583 Cuncolim revolt against Christianization, and the eventual abolition of the Inquisition in the 19th century. Listeners will learn about the social and cultural impact on Goa's diverse communities, including the destruction of Hindu temples and the introduction of the Inquisition's peculiar 'sambenito' garments. The conversation also touches on the broader context of Portuguese colonial religious policy and its legacy in modern Goa. #GoaInquisition #EstadoDaIndia #PortugueseEmpire #Colonialism #AutoDaFe #NewChristians #CuncolimRevolt #DomConstantinoDeBragança #DomGasparDeLeão #OldGoa #HinduTemples #CatholicReform #CounterReformation #16thCentury #17thCentury #18thCentury #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo