How was christopher columbus's enterprise of the indies proposal to the spanish government well timed in 1492?

Spain became more powerful, and it's leaders wants to expand their empire abroad.

Explanation: Christopher Columbus was an Italian explorer who navigated through out the world, he is credited with the discovery of the AMERICAS which was known as the new world. Christopher Columbus discovered that the Spanish government was becoming more powerful and he feels its the best time to make the proposal to them knowing that the leaders of Spain are very much interested in expanding their empire.

uhh idk for sure but i think it makes it difficult to pump the oil through the oil rigs