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The Portuguese Estado da India: Administering an Oceanic Empire
In this episode, we explore how the Portuguese Estado da India governed a sprawling network of coastal fortresses and trading posts from East Africa to Japan. Focusing on the 16th and 17th centuries, we discuss the administrative structure centered in Goa, the role of the viceroy and governor-general, the system of cartazes (naval passes) that controlled trade, and the challenges of communication across vast distances. We also look at key figures like Afonso de Albuquerque, who established the blueprint of Portuguese power in Asia, and examine how the Estado dealt with local polities, rival…
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