A religious tribunalIn the Spanish Inquisition, it was the royal court's task to investigate and eliminate heresy; to enforce religious orthodoxy (Catholicism), established in 1478, headed by a Grand Inquisitor, a council, and an empire judge to punish those who were deemed heretics. More established by the Spanish monarchy in 1478 to maintain Catholic orthodoxy; or other beliefs considered deviations from the Catholic faith; primarily targeted Jews and Muslims; it lasted until 1834.
