Which local practice did the Portuguese abolish in Goa?

Upon establishing their presence in Goa, the Portuguese initially left the customs and constitutions of local village communities largely intact, with the notable exception of abolishing the rite of suttee—the practice of immolating widows on their husbands' funeral pyres.12

While this was the only local custom initially abolished by early Portuguese leadership, the colonial government later implemented far more extensive and repressive measures through the Goa Inquisition. Established in 1560, this institution sought to suppress local religions and cultural practices, including the destruction of Hindu temples, the banning of the Konkani language, and the prohibition of various cultural elements such as local musical instruments and traditional clothing.32