Sumbhajee was the Pirate Lord of the Indian Ocean, and was known as the Hindu Priest. He also used the honorific "Sri". He was one of the pirates who assembled at Shipwreck Cove following the rescue of Jack Sparrow from Davy Jones' Locker.
Sumbhajee instigated trades between the Arab world and India by plundering rich merchant ships, particuarly those belonging to the East India Trading Company. The Company placed a bounty on his head, dead or alive, for crimes including piracy in the Indian Ocean, levied taxes, the blockade of Bombay port, and creating his own currency. The bounty was 2,800 guineas. He was also greatly feared for supposed supernatural powers.
Sumbhajee and his followers agreed to fight against Lord Cutler Beckett and the East India Trading Company. During the fourth meeting of the Brethren Court, Sumbhajee had a representative speak for him, though he was killed by Teague Sparrow. Sumbhajee finally spoke as the Brethren adjourned, revealing he had a very high-pitched voice, surprising those assembled.
Behind the scenes
- Sumbhajee was apparently based on Sambhaji Angria, the son of Kanhoji Angria.