Which of the following best compares the ruling styles of the Safavid and British Empires? The Persians and the British both conquered port cities to expand trade opportunities within the Indian Ocean and compete with the Dutch. The Persians and the British both conquered foreign regions to create empires and enslaved local inhabitants. The Persians and the British both expanded their empires while encouraging conquered peoples to continue their local trade networks. The Persians and the British both only concerned themselves with matters of trade and appointed local kings to run the day-to-day business of government.