The Allahabad Auxiliary (formerly Uttar Pradesh Auxiliary) originally started functioning as a branch of the Calcutta Auxiliary for the purpose of distribution of Scriptures. This branch, which originally took shape in Banaras, later moved on to Agra. From 1845, it started functioning independently as the Allahabad Auxiliary. The year 1861 saw the shift from free distribution of Scriptures to sales. In the course of time, a depot for Bible operations was opened in Allahabad and it continues to remain to date the headquarters for the auxiliary.