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The Caste System Under Portuguese Colonial Rule in Goa
In this episode of The Rise of Colonialism, Lucas and Luna examine how Portuguese colonial rule in Goa reshaped and hardened caste hierarchies. Drawing on the 1567 Goa Provincial Council decrees, they explore how Portuguese authorities codified caste distinctions in law, separating Brahmins from Sudras in church and court. The conversation covers the role of the Inquisition in policing caste purity, the unique position of Goan Brahmins who became priests and intermediaries, and the story of the Gauda and Kunbi communities who were pushed into slave labor. They also discuss the impact of the…
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