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The Portuguese Inquisition: Faith, Fear, and the Tribunal in Goa
In 1560, the Holy Office of the Inquisition was formally established in Goa, transforming the Portuguese Estado da Índia. This episode explores how the Inquisition operated on the subcontinent—targeting New Christians, Hindus, and even Old Christians accused of heresy. We follow the arrival of the first Inquisitor, Aleixo de Azevedo, the infamous 'Auto-da-fé' ceremonies in Old Goa, and the testimony of converts like Camões' contemporary, Garcia da Orta. We discuss the impact on Goan society, the destruction of Hindu temples, and the controversial bull of 1567 that prohibited…
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