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The Portuguese Factory of Goa: How a Tiny Island Became the Jewel of the East
This episode dives into the astonishing story of Goa, the tiny island of Tiswadi that became the nerve center of Portugal's Estado da Índia. We explore how Afonso de Albuquerque's 1510 conquest, aided by the pirate Timoja and a fleet of just 23 ships, turned a backwater into the 'Rome of the East.' Lucas and Luna discuss the city's transformation into a multicultural hub where Hindu temple carvers built baroque churches, the Inquisition's iron grip, and the legendary 'Goan Gold' that flowed from mines in the Deccan. They examine the secret deal with…
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