Possible Clues:

• "The Big Bang Theory" astrophysicist with a Yorkshire terrier named Cinnamon
• British regime in India that ends when 'Midnight's Children' begins
• British dominion over India
• British ___
• Government pot drinkers like to see filled up
• Clash over forming government
• Post-1858 rule
• 'The Big Bang Theory' astrophysicist with a Yorkshire terrier named Cinnamon
• Indian friend of TV's Sheldon and Leonard
• Indian in "The Big Bang Theory"