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

In the 16th century, the Portuguese Inquisition established a tribunal in Goa, India, that would operate for over 250 years. This episode explores how the Holy Office extended its reach into Asia, targeting not only New Christians but also Hindu and Muslim converts. We discuss Inquisitor Aleixo Dias Falcão, the infamous auto-da-fé of 1583, and the social control mechanisms that shaped colonial life. Learn about the Foral da Inquisição, the role of the Mesa da Consciência e Ordens, and the lasting impact on Goan society. The episode also touches on the resistance of local populations and the eventual decline of the Inquisition in the 19th century. #Goa #Inquisition #PortugueseEmpire #EstadoDaIndia #AleixoDiasFalcao #AutoDaFe #ForalDaInquisicao #MesaDaConsciencia #NewChristians #CristaosNovos #GoanHistory #ColonialIndia #ReligiousPersecution #16thCentury #17thCentury #History #FexingoHistory #Portugal Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo