Goa Inquisition: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Goa Tribunal of the Portuguese Holy Office
Date	1560 - 1812
Location	Goa • India
Context	antisemitism • inquisition

Photos

Procession of the Goa Inquisition

Black and white wood engraving by Paul Hardy showing a bearded man standing before the Grand Inquisitor and hooded officials at a tribunal during the Spanish Inquisition.

Engraving depicting a dungeon scene during the Spanish Inquisition, with hooded figures torturing prisoners using various devices while officials observe and record at a table.

Map highlighting the location of Goa on the western coast of India along the Arabian Sea, with its capital Panaji marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives are shown in context.

Basilica of Bom Jesus

Goa, India: Roman Catholic Basilica of Bom Jesus

Marquis de Pombal

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Christianity Judaism Hinduism heresy Marrano auto-da-fé