The State of Han was a prominent state during the Warring States period in ancient China, existing from the 5th century BCE until its conquest by the State of Qin in 206 BCE. It was located in what is now modern-day Hebei and parts of Shanxi and Henan provinces. The Han state was known for its agricultural productivity and military strength, contributing to its influence in regional politics. The Han state played a significant role in the development of Chinese culture and governance. It was during this time that various philosophies, including Confucianism and Daoism, began to flourish. The state's eventual defeat by Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, marked the end of the Warring States period and the beginning of the unified Qin Dynasty.