The Portuguese Inquisition in Goa: Faith, Fear and Empire

In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the dark history of the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, a tribunal established in 1560 that targeted not only Jews and Muslims but also Hindus and crypto-Hindus. They explore how the Inquisition enforced religious conformity through censorship, book burnings, and public autos-da-fé, and how it shaped Goan society for over two centuries. The conversation examines key figures like Aleixo Dias Falcão, the first inquisitor, and the Marquis of Pombal, who finally abolished it in 1774. They discuss the resistance from local brahmins, the destruction of Hindu temples, and the complex legacy of the Padroado system. The episode also reflects on how the Inquisition's archives provide a unique window into everyday life and belief in colonial India, challenging simplistic narratives of victimhood and collaboration. #GoaInquisition #PortugueseEmpire #EstadoDaIndia #AleixoDiasFalcao #MarquisOfPombal #CryptoHindus #AutoDaFe #Padroado #Tricontinental #InquisitionArchives #HinduResistance #BookBurning #GoaHistory #ColonialIndia #ReligiousPersecution #16thCentury #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo