The participation of women in the national movement in India was a significant and transformative aspect of the freedom struggle. From the early phase of the movement during the 19th century to the final phase leading up to independence in 1947, Indian women across regions, classes, and castes came forward and played active roles. The Bhojpur region, comprising parts of present-day western Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh, also witnessed the involvement of women in various forms, though their participation often remained undocumented or understated due to patriarchal social structures. In the early phase of the national movement, especially during the social reform movements of the 19th century, many women from educated and progressive families began engaging in intellectual and reformist activities. Influenced by leaders like Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, and Jyotiba Phule, these women supported causes like widow remarriage, female education, and the abolition of child marriage. In the Bhojpur region too, women's education began slowly, with some families encouraging their daughters to learn, thereby laying the groundwork for future political participation. With the emergence of the Indian National Congress and the Swadeshi Movement in the early 20th century, women began entering the political space more assertively. The participation of women in the Swadeshi Movement (1905-1908) was seen in the form of boycotting foreign goods, promoting khadi, and organizing local protests. In areas like Bhojpur, women were involved in spinning charkha and promoting indigenous goods within their communities. Though their political visibility was limited, their contribution was vital in sustaining the economic boycott and cultural revival. The Non-Cooperation Movement (1920-22) marked a turning point in the involvement of women in active politics. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s call for self-rule and non-violent resistance, many women, including from the Bhojpur region, began participating in picketing of liquor shops, foreign cloth stores, and courts. In rural Bhojpur, women took part in organizing village-level meetings, spreading nationalist ideas through bhajans, folk songs, and storytelling traditions. The oral traditions in Bhojpuri language were instrumental in mobilizing masses, especially among illiterate or semi-literate rural populations. During the