In 1654, the Portuguese Inquisition arrived in Batavia (present-day Jakarta), Indonesia, seeking to persecute and punish Jews who had fled there to escape persecution in their home country. However, when the Portuguese conquers the city, the Jews instead fled to nearby Singapore. This event was significant because it was one of the earliest instances of Jews fleeing religious persecution in Asia.
What was the purpose of the Portuguese Inquisition?
The Portuguese Inquisition was an institution of the Catholic Church that …