King Afonso had asked for a loan of five thousand cruzados for his ambassador in Rome.
What did he ask for
Afonso I of Portugal sought recognition as an independent ruler and the establishment of Portugal as a sovereign kingdom separate from its status as a part of the Kingdom of León in the 12th century. He aimed to secure independence from the Kingdom of León, asserting autonomy for the territory that would later become Portugal.
During his reign, Afonso I engaged in various conflicts and battles to consolidate his power and achieve recognition as the first King of Portugal, separate from the Kingdom of León.