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The Goan Inquisition: A Portuguese Colony's Dark Legacy
In 1560, the Portuguese Inquisition arrived in Goa, a bustling port city on India's west coast, marking the start of two centuries of religious persecution. This episode explores how the Inquisition operated in the Estado da Índia, targeting New Christians and crypto-Hindus, and how it shaped Goan society, culture, and memory. We examine the role of figures like Aleixo Dias Falcão, the first inquisitor, and Gaspar de Leão, the archbishop who supported the tribunal, and the grim rituals of the auto-da-fé. We also look at the Inquisition's impact on Hindu temples and Muslim mosques…
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