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The Portuguese Inquisition in Goa: Faith, Fear, and Empire
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Portuguese Inquisition in Goa, a tribunal that operated from 1560 to 1812, targeting not only Hindus but also newly converted Christians suspected of backsliding. They discuss the role of the Goan Inquisition in enforcing religious orthodoxy, the auto-da-fé ceremonies, and the figures like Aleixo Dias Falcão who led the Inquisition. The conversation covers the impact on Goan society, the crypto-Hindu communities, and the eventual decline under the Marquis of Pombal. Lucas explains how the Inquisition was part of the broader Padroado system, where…
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