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Portuguese India: The Lost City of Goa
While previous episodes have explored the maritime routes and spice monopolies of the Estado da Índia, this episode turns its gaze to the administrative heart of Portuguese power in Asia: Velha Goa. We trace the transformation of a modest fishing village into one of the most magnificent cities in the sixteenth-century world. Lucas and Luna examine how Viceroy Dom João de Castro restructured the city’s layout, blending Indian urban planning with European fortification needs. The conversation delves into the architectural synthesis seen in the Basilica of Bom Jesus and the Sé Cathedral, where…
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