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During the inquisition, various methods of interrogation were used to elicit confessions from individuals accused of heresy or other crimes against the Church. One of the most notorious methods was the use of torture, including devices such as the Spanish boot, the rack, and the iron maiden, which were designed to inflict excruciating pain on the accused. Other methods of interrogation included sleep deprivation, starvation, and psychological manipulation. The goal was to extract a confession, often regardless of its veracity, and to use it as evidence in a trial.