Which of the following was the immediate cause of the sepoy rebellion? the british government wanted to convert hindus to islam. the british government banned sati, a sacred ritual. indian soldiers were forced to use pig- and cow-based cartridges in their guns. indians no longer wanted to serve as soldiers for the british government.

The Sepoys were Indian soldiers for the British colonial government. Cartridges for the guns were sealed in animal fat and this is what caused the rebellion. Hindus are unable to consume beef products and Muslims are unable to consume pork products. The refusal to change the sealing fat caused the men to rebel in the name of their religious obligations.