The veteran leader, who was also credited for a landmark nuclear deal with the United States, died late Thursday at age 92.

Manmohan Singh, who has died aged 92, was the technocrat behind the economic reforms that led to India’s emergence as a world power, first as finance minister and latterly as prime minister of India from 2004 to 2014.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders paid tribute to former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at 92. Known for his economic reforms and leadership, Singh's legacy continues to inspire.